Punchbowl, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Punchbowl
Location in Tasmania
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| Postcode(s) | 7249 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 4 km (2 mi) SE of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Launceston | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Bass | ||||||||||||||
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Punchbowl is a quiet residential area, also known as a locality, in Launceston, Tasmania. It's a small suburb, located about 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) southeast of the main town of Launceston. In 2016, about 463 people lived in Punchbowl.
What is the history of Punchbowl?
Punchbowl became an officially recognized locality in 1963. Before 1999, its name was spelled "Punch Bowl." The name was changed to "Punchbowl" in 1999.
Where is Punchbowl located?
Punchbowl is a small area. Most of its borders are straight lines drawn on maps, called survey lines.
How do you get around Punchbowl?
A road called Hobart Road runs along the western side of Punchbowl. From Hobart Road, you can use Punchbowl Road to get into and around the locality.
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