Riana, Tasmania
Riana Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°ECoordinates: 41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 326 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7316 | ||||||||||||||
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LGA(s) | Central Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Riana (pronounced rye-anna) is a small town in the North West region of Tasmania, south-west of the Dial Range. It is located west of the popular tourist town, Penguin. Riana and its smaller neighbouring town South Riana are a part of the municipality of the Central Coast Council
At the 2016 census, Riana had a population of 326.,[1] and neighbouring South Riana had 216.[2]
The fertile red soil hosts paddocks of vegetables (particularly potatoes) and dairy farms.
History
Riana Post Office opened on 1 August 1899. Riana South Post Office opened on 20 January 1908.[3] The current school, Riana Primary School, has been in its current location since the 1960s. Multiple schools existed in the vicinity of Riana after World War Two; however, they were closed due to a lack of teachers.
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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