Lanena, Tasmania

Lanena Tasmania
Lanena
Coordinates	41°18′52″S 146°57′54″E
Population	320 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7275
Location	24 km (15 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)	West Tamar
Region	Western Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Lanena: Exeter Blackwall Tamar River Exeter Lanena Tamar River Exeter Rosevears Rosevears

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]

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]

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. "Lanena, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Lanena". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1074C, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
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.