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Kelso, Tasmania

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Postcode(s)
  
7270

State electorate(s)
  
Lyons

Postal code
  
7270

Federal division
  
Division of Lyons

LGA(s)
  
West Tamar

Elevation
  
8.7 m

Local time
  
Sunday 9:51 AM

Kelso, Tasmania

Location
  
2.5 km (2 mi) W of George Town 55 km (34 mi) N of Launceston 61 km (38 mi) E of Devonport

Weather
  
17°C, Wind E at 18 km/h, 88% Humidity

Kelso is a populated place in northern Tasmania located west of George Town. It was settled in the early 19th century and is located on Kelso Bay, a small bay on the Tamar River. Kelso is known as a fishing resort for flathead, whiting and mullet. Kelso is also located near the Narawntapu National Park.

Contents

Map of Kelso TAS 7270, Australia

In the 2006 census, Kelso had a population of 170.

History

Kelso Post Office opened on 1 November 1900 and closed in 1973.

References

Kelso, Tasmania Wikipedia