Lanena, Tasmania

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]

Lanena
Tasmania
Lanena
Coordinates41°18′52″S 146°57′54″E
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

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]

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References

  1. "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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