Lanena, Tasmania

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Lanena
Tasmania
Lanena is located in Tasmania
Lanena
Lanena
Coordinates41°18′52″S 146°57′54″E / 41.3144°S 146.9651°E / -41.3144; 146.9651Coordinates: 41°18′52″S 146°57′54″E / 41.3144°S 146.9651°E / -41.3144; 146.9651
Population320 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location24 km (15 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Lanena:
Exeter Blackwall Tamar River
Exeter Lanena Tamar River
Exeter Rosevears Rosevears

Lanena is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of West Tamar, in the Western Tamar Valley region of Tasmania. It is located about 24 kilometres (15 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Tamar River forms the north-eastern and eastern boundaries.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 320 for the state suburb of Lanena.[1]

History[]

Originally known as “Blackwell”, the locality name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning “Day”.[3]

Road infrastructure[]

The C733 route (Rosevears Drive) intersects with the West Tamar Highway, which passes through the locality from south-east to north-west. It runs south-east through the locality to Rosevears.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Lanena (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (20 December 2018). "Lanena, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Lanena". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 20 December 2018. Search, enter 1074C, 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 20 December 2018.


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