Palana, Tasmania

Palana Tasmania
Palana
Coordinates	39°46′12″S 147°53′56″E
Population	21 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7255
Location	45 km (28 mi) N of Whitemark
LGA(s)	Flinders
Region	North-east
State electorate(s)	Bass
Federal division(s)	Bass
Localities around Palana: Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Bass Strait Palana Bass Strait Killiecrankie Killiecrankie, Wingaroo Wingaroo

Palana is a rural locality on Flinders Island in the local government area of Flinders in the North-east region of Tasmania. It is located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of the town of Whitemark. The 2016 census determined a population of 21 for the state suburb of Palana.[1]

History

Palana was gazetted as a locality in 1970.[2]

Geography

Bass Strait forms the western, northern and eastern boundaries.[3]

Road infrastructure

The B85 route (Palana Road) enters from the south-west and runs to the village in the north-west.[2][4]

References

1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Palana (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
2. "Placenames Tasmania – Palana". Placenames Tasmania. Select “Search”, enter "1174L", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
3. "Palana, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
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 18 May 2020.