Promised Land, Tasmania facts for kids

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Lower crackpot, 7308 at Promised Land, Tasmania
Promised Land Location in Tasmania
Population	44 (2016 census)
Established	1859
Elevation	280 m (919 ft)
Location	184 km (114 mi) NW of Hobart 66 km (41 mi) W of Launceston 23 km (14 mi) S of Devonport 13 km (8 mi) SW of Sheffield
LGA(s)	Kentish Council
Region	North-west and west
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal Division(s)	Lyons
Mean max temp Mean min temp Annual rainfall 19.2 °C 67 °F 8.7 °C 48 °F 1,179.1 mm 46.4 in
Localities around Promised Land: Lake Barrington Roland Roland Lake Barrington Promised Land Roland, Gowrie Park Staverton Staverton Gowrie Park

Promised Land is a small, quiet place in the countryside of Tasmania, Australia. It's part of the Kentish area, which is like a local government region. This little spot is about 13 kilometers (around 8 miles) southwest of a town called Sheffield. In 2016, only 44 people lived in Promised Land, making it a very peaceful community!

A Look Back in Time

Promised Land officially became known as a "locality" in 1957. This means it was formally recognized as a specific place on maps and for government records. It has been a part of Tasmania's history for many years.

The Land and Its Features

Racing on Lake Barrington, Promised Land

Promised Land is a beautiful rural area. The western edge of this locality is bordered by the waters of Lake Barrington. This large lake is famous for water sports and is a popular spot for rowing and other activities.

Getting Around

The main road that helps people travel through Promised Land is called Staverton Road (also known as Route C140). This road runs from the northeast part of the area all the way to the south. It connects Promised Land to nearby places.