Castra is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Central Coast in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) south of the town of Ulverstone. The 2021 census recorded a population of 41 for Castra.

Castra
Tasmania
Castra is located in Tasmania
Castra
Castra
Coordinates41°20′00″S 146°08′00″E / 41.3333°S 146.1333°E / -41.3333; 146.1333
Population41 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)7315
Location19 km (12 mi) S of Ulverstone
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Castra:
Preston Preston, Sprent, Gawler Sprent
Preston Castra Upper Castra, Sprent
Preston Upper Castra Upper Castra

History

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Castra is a confirmed locality.[2]

Geography

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Most of the boundaries are survey lines.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C124 (Central Castra Road) passes through from north to south.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Castra (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.  
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Castra". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "39434M", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  3. ^ "Castra, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 13 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 13 September 2020.