Forcett, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Forcett
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 964 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7173 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) SE of Sorell | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Sorell | ||||||||||||||
| Region | South-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Forcett is a mostly countryside area, but it also has a small town part near Lewisham. It's located in the South-east part of Tasmania, managed by the Sorell local government. Forcett is about 10 kilometers (6 miles) south-east of the town of Sorell. In 2016, a count showed that 964 people lived in Forcett.
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A Look Back: Forcett's History
Forcett officially became a recognized place in 1972. One of the first people to settle here was James Gordon. He was born in 1779 in a place also called Forcett, but that one is in Yorkshire, England!
Exploring Forcett's Geography
Most of Forcett's borders are straight lines drawn on a map. These are called survey lines. Part of the western edge of Forcett touches the water of the Pitt Water Estuary. An estuary is where a river meets the sea, mixing fresh and salt water.
Getting Around: Forcett's Roads
Forcett has several important roads that help people travel in and out of the area.
Main Roads in Forcett
The main road is the A9 route, also known as the Arthur Highway. It comes into Forcett from the north-west and goes all the way through to the east.
Local Roads in Forcett
Several smaller roads connect to the A9:
- Route C333 (Delmore Road) starts at the A9 and heads north.
- Route C334 (Old Forcett Road) also starts at the A9 but goes south.
- Route C340 (Lewisham Scenic Drive) begins at the A9 and travels south.
- Route C349 (Sugarloaf Road) also starts at the A9 and runs south.
