Cuprona, Tasmania

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Cuprona
Tasmania
Cuprona is located in Tasmania
Cuprona
Cuprona
Coordinates41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E / 41.1245°S 145.9732°E / -41.1245; 145.9732Coordinates: 41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E / 41.1245°S 145.9732°E / -41.1245; 145.9732
Population120 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7316
Location15 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal Division(s)Braddon
Localities around Cuprona:
Stowport Heybridge Howth
Stowport Cuprona West Pine
Natone West Pine West Pine

Cuprona is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The Blythe River forms the western boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 120 for the state suburb of Cuprona.[1]

History[]

The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.[3]

Road infrastructure[]

The C117 route (Cuprona Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, from where it provides access to many other localities further south.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Cuprona (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (2 December 2018). "Cuprona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Cuprona". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018. Search, enter 965Q, Search, select row, show Details
  4. ^ "Tasmanian Road Route Codes" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. May 2017. Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.


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