Loira, Tasmania

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Loira
Tasmania
Loira is located in Tasmania
Loira
Loira
Coordinates41°16′01″S 146°53′57″E / 41.2670°S 146.8992°E / -41.2670; 146.8992Coordinates: 41°16′01″S 146°53′57″E / 41.2670°S 146.8992°E / -41.2670; 146.8992
Population160 (2016)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location31 km (19 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Loira:
Sidmouth Sidmouth Deviot
Winkleigh Loira Robigana
Winkleigh Exeter Exeter

Loira 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 31 kilometres (19 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Supply River forms the southern and part of the eastern boundaries.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 160 for the state suburb of Loira.[1]

History[]

Originally known as “Port Station”, the locality name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning “charcoal reduced to powder”.[3]

Road infrastructure[]

The C729 route (Motor Road) intersects with the West Tamar Highway, which passes through the locality from south-east to north-west. It runs north-east through the locality to Deviot.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "2016 Census Quick Stats Loira (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. ^ Google (20 December 2018). "Loira, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Loira". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 20 December 2018. Search, enter 1629X, 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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