Riana, Tasmania
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| Coordinates: 41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E | |||||||||||||
| Country | Australia | ||||||||||||
| State | Tasmania | ||||||||||||
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| • Total | 313 (2021 census)[2] | ||||||||||||
| Postcode | 7316 | ||||||||||||
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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
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Riana (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
