Mangalore, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Mangalore
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 422 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 7 km (4 mi) N of Brighton | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Brighton, Southern Midlands | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Hobart, Central | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Mangalore is a small, quiet area in the countryside of Tasmania, Australia. It's located in two local government areas: Brighton and Southern Midlands. Mangalore is about 7 kilometers (4 miles) north of the town of Brighton. In 2016, a count showed that 422 people lived here. You can find Mangalore along the Midland Highway, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Hobart, which is the capital city of Tasmania. It sits between the towns of Bagdad and Brighton.
Discovering Mangalore's Past
Mangalore officially became a recognized place, or 'gazetted locality,' in 1970. It was named after a city in India called Mangalore, which is in the state of Karnataka. A post office in Mangalore opened on August 1, 1891, but it closed down in 1969.
Where is Mangalore? Its Geography
The Jordan River helps form part of Mangalore's southern edge. This river is an important natural feature of the area.
Getting Around: Roads in Mangalore
The main road that goes through Mangalore is the Midland Highway. This highway is also known as National Route 1. It runs from the south-east to the north-west part of Mangalore. Another road, Route C186 (Black Brush Road), starts where it meets the Midland Highway and goes towards the south-west before leaving the area.
