Mangalore, Tasmania

For Mangalore disambiguation, see Mangalore (disambiguation).
Mangalore
Tasmania
Mangalore
Coordinates 42°39′S 147°15′E / 42.650°S 147.250°E / -42.650; 147.250Coordinates: 42°39′S 147°15′E / 42.650°S 147.250°E / -42.650; 147.250
Population 983 (2006 census)[1]
Postcode(s) 7030
State electorate(s) Lyons
Federal Division(s) Lyons

Mangalore is a small town in southern Tasmania, Australia between the townships of Bagdad and Brighton. It is on the Midland Highway 32 km from the capital city of Hobart. At the 2006 census, Mangalore had a population of 983.[1] It is named after the city of the same name in the Indian state of Karnataka.[2]

Mangalore Post Office opened on 1 August 1891 and closed in 1969.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Mangalore (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  2. ↑ Raabus, Carol (1 March 2010). "What's in a name? The story behind Tasmanian place names". 936 ABC Hobart. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 27 December 2011.
  3. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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