Orford, Tasmania

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Orford Tasmania
Orford Bridge and Prosser River
Orford
Coordinates	42°33′S 147°52′E / 42.550°S 147.867°E / -42.550; 147.867
Population	685 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7190
Location	6 km (4 mi) from Triabunna 53 km (33 mi) from Sorell 56 km (35 mi) from Swansea 78 km (48 mi) from Hobart
LGA(s)	Glamorgan Spring Bay Council
State electorate(s)	Lyons
Federal division(s)	Lyons

Orford is a seaside village located on the east coast of Tasmania, Australia, approximately 73 kilometres (45 mi) north-east of the state-capital of Hobart. Situated on Paredarerme pungenna country,^[2] and nestled around the mouth of the Prosser River, the village sits on the southern edge of Prosser Bay, with the Mercury Passage stretching out beyond the bay’s waters. At the 2021 census, Orford had a population of 685, though the population swells significantly during holiday periods.^[1]

Orford is serviced by one supermarket, three cafes and eateries, a hotel and other accommodation, police and fire brigade, a primary school, and a library.^{[citation needed]}