Scopus is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Scopus.[1]

Scopus
Tasmania
Scopus is located in Tasmania
Scopus
Scopus
Coordinates40°49′25″S 144°59′38″E / 40.8236°S 144.9938°E / -40.8236; 144.9938
Population48 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7330
Location19 km (12 mi) W of Smithton
LGA(s)Circular Head
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Scopus:
Montagu Acton Bay Duck Bay
Montagu Scopus Smithton
Montagu Smithton Smithton

History

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Scopus was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It is believed that the name comes from Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.[2]

Geography

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The waters of inlets of Bass Strait form much of the northern and eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

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Route C215 (Montagu Road) runs through from east to north-west.[2][4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Scopus (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Placenames Tasmania – Scopus". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "143B", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  3. ^ "Scopus, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  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 16 January 2021.