Riana, Tasmania

Riana
Town
Riana is located in Tasmania
Riana
Riana
Coordinates: 41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E / -41.200; 145.983
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total313 (2021 census)[2]
Postcode
7316
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 2021 census, Riana had a population of 313,[2] and neighbouring South Riana had 212.[3]

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.[4] 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.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Riana (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  4. ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riana,_Tasmania