Riana, Tasmania

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Riana
Tasmania
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Riana
Coordinates 41°12′S145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E / -41.200; 145.983
Population326 (2016 census) [1]
Postcode(s) 7316
Location
LGA(s) Central Coast Council
State electorate(s) Braddon
Federal division(s) Braddon
Localities around Riana:
Cuprona Penguin Dial Range
Natone Riana North Motton
Upper Natone South Riana Gunns Plains

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.

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References

  1. 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2018. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2020. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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