Montagu, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Montagu, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Montagu |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.80815 |
| Longitude | 144.95078 |
| Population | 89 |
| Density | 1.2 /km² |
| Area | 77.3 km² |
| Elevation | 42 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 303 km northwest |
Montagu is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 89. The locality covers an area of 77.3 km², giving a population density of about 1.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 42 m above sea level. It lies approximately 303 km northwest of Hobart. Montagu is located at 40.8081°S, 144.9508°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Montagu rests on the northern coast of Tasmania, a place where the sky often seems to stretch to infinity above a landscape of rolling farmland and the distant, brooding presence of the Tarkine wilderness. It lies 123.8 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 289°T), and is situated 16.2 km west-north-west of Smithton. The air here carries a keen, briny tang from Bass Strait, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can soften the sharp edges of the hills into a painterly haze. This is a country of rich, dark soils, where verdant pastures meet the rugged coastline, and the winding rivers carve their way towards the sea, their waters often carrying the muted colours of the surrounding earth. The character of Montagu is one of quiet resilience, a steadfastness born of its exposed position and the enduring nature of its agricultural heart.
The story of Montagu is deeply entwined with the fertile plains it occupies, land that has sustained farming and grazing for generations, its economy built on the back of wool, dairy, and beef. Travellers passing through will notice the neat lines of paddocks, a testament to the hard work that has shaped this territory, and the occasional shearing shed or farm gate, each a small monument to the enduring rural spirit. The town itself, while modest, serves as a vital centre for its agricultural neighbours, a place where the pulse of the local economy can be felt in the general store and the quiet hum of activity. Historical echoes are subtle here, less about grand monuments and more about the persistent cultivation of the land, the ongoing dialogue between human endeavour and the abundant, yet demanding, Tasmanian environment.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Montagu, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Montagu, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Montagu includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Montagu is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |