Lietinna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Dorset in the North-east LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) west of the town of Scottsdale. The 2016 census recorded a population of 58 for the state suburb of Lietinna.[1]

Lietinna
Tasmania
Lietinna is located in Tasmania
Lietinna
Lietinna
Coordinates41°09′30″S 147°27′45″E / 41.1583°S 147.4626°E / -41.1583; 147.4626
Population58 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Location7 km (4 mi) W of Scottsdale
LGA(s)Dorset
RegionNorth-east
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Lietinna:
Jetsonville Jetsonville Jetsonville
Blumont Lietinna Scottsdale
West Scottsdale West Scottsdale Scottsdale

History

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Lietinna was gazetted as a locality in 1964. It is believed that the name is an Aboriginal word of undetermined meaning. The former North East Railway line passed through from west to east.[2]

Geography

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The Brid River forms part of the eastern boundary.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route B81 (Golconda Road) passes through from west to east.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Lietinna (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Lietinna". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1089S", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Lietinna, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.