Eugenana, Tasmania

Eugenana is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2016 census provides a population of 203 for the state suburb of Eugenana.[1] It is a rural suburb of Devonport. Lake Eugenana which is 123 metres above sea level is situated here.

Eugenana
Devonport, Tasmania
Eugenana
Coordinates41°14′6″S 146°18′23″E
Population203 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7310
Location9 km (6 mi) SW of Devonport
LGA(s)City of Devonport
RegionNorth-west and west
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Suburbs around Eugenana:
Forthside Tugrah Quoiba
Melrose Eugenana Spreyton
Melrose Melrose Aberdeen

There is a caravan park situated by the lake.

The Tasmanian Arboretum, 60ha of park, consisting of flora and fauna is at Eugenana.

History

Eugenana was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “Eaglehawk”. A postal receiving office opened in 1917, converted to a Post Office about 1926, and closed in 1972.[2]

Geography

The Don River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, before flowing through to the north.[3]

Road infrastructure

Route C146 (Melrose Road) runs through from south-east to west.[2][4]

References
  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Eugenana (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  2. "Placenames Tasmania – Eugenana". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "991W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  3. Google (2 April 2021). "Eugenana, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
  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 2 April 2021.


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