Smithton, Tasmania

Infobox Australian Place | type = town
name = Smithton
state = tas


caption =
lga = Circular Head Council
postcode = 7330
est =
pop = 3,361
pop_footnotes=
elevation= 7
elevation_footnotes= [ [http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_091092.shtml Bureau of Meteorology] Retrieved on 2007-11-14]
maxtemp = 17.0
mintemp = 7.8
rainfall = 1106.3
stategov = Braddon
fedgov = Braddon
dist1 = 389
dir1 = NW
location1= Hobart
dist2 = 231
dir2 = W
location2= Launceston
dist3 = 132
dir3 = W
location3= Devonport
dist4 = 85
dir4 = W
location4= Burnie

Smithton is a town in the far north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. It lies on the Bass Highway, 85 km north-west of Burnie. At the 2006 census, Smithton had a population of 3,361.Census 2006 AUS|id=UCL616200|name=Smithton (Urban Centre/Locality)|accessdate=2007-11-14|quick=on] Smithton is the administrative centre of the Circular Head Council. Smithton has a rich sporting and social culture, and the region is noted for its natural beauty.

The economy of Smithton is agriculture based, consisting primarily of beef and dairy farming. Other major industries that contribute to the local economy are fishing, aquaculture, crop farming, timber plantations and tourism.

Smithton has thrived in recent years, despite its remote location compared to the major cities, towns and highways.

The education community consists of a Catholic Independent, a Christian School and Government schools. St Peter Chanel is the local Catholic Primary school servicing the community. Circular Head Christian School (CHCS) is the local Christian School, which starts at Kindergarten and now goes right through to year 12, [ [http://www.chcs.tas.edu.au Circular Head Christian School Web Site ] ] .

ee also

*Smithton Airport

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