Ringarooma
Ringarooma | |
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The Ringarooma Hotel, a central landmark in the town | |
Ringarooma | |
| Coordinates: 41°14′S 147°40′E / 41.233°S 147.667°E | |
| Country | Australia |
| State | Tasmania |
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| Location |
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| Established | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • State electorate | |
| • Federal division | |
| Elevation | 283 m (928 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 395 (2021) |
| Postcode | 7263 |
Ringarooma is a town and locality in the North East region of Tasmania, Australia. It is situated in the fertile valley of the Ringarooma River, on the edge of the Blue Tier mountain range. The town was founded as a private township in 1882 by the pioneering Krushka brothers, whose enterprise was funded by the region's tin mining boom. At the 2021 census, the locality of Ringarooma had a population of 395. The town is located 89 km (55 mi) north-east of Launceston.
The local economy is predominantly based on dairy farming and logging, with a growing tourism sector driven by the area's natural attractions. The locality is primarily within the Dorset Council local government area, with a small eastern portion (approximately 2.5%) belonging to the Break O'Day Council.