Ross Tasmania | |||||||||
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Coordinates | 42°01′48″S 147°29′31″E / 42.03000°S 147.49194°E | ||||||||
Population | 404 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
Established | 1812 | ||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7209 | ||||||||
Elevation | 186 m (610 ft)[2] | ||||||||
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LGA(s) | Northern Midlands Council | ||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
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Ross is a village in the Midlands of the state of Tasmania in Australia. On the Macquarie River, Ross is located 78 km south of Launceston and 117 km north of Hobart. The town is listed on the Register of the National Estate and is noted for its historic bridge, original sandstone buildings and convict history.