Riana, Tasmania
| Riana Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Riana | |
| Coordinates | 41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E |
| Population | 326 (2016 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7316 |
| LGA(s) | Central Coast Council |
| State electorate(s) | Braddon |
| Federal division(s) | Braddon |
- For artists and places with similar names, see Riana (disambiguation).
Riana (pronounced rye-anna) is a small town in the north-west of Tasmania, next to the Dial Range. It is near Penguin, Tasmania. At the 2016 census, Riana and the surrounding area had a population of 326.[1]
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.[2]
References
- ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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