Loira, Tasmania

Loira 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 31 kilometres (19 mi) north-west of the town of Launceston. The Supply River forms the southern and part of the eastern boundaries.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 160 for the state suburb of Loira.[1]

Loira
Tasmania
Loira is located in Tasmania
Loira
Loira
Coordinates41°16′01″S 146°53′57″E
Population160 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7275
Location31 km (19 mi) NW of Launceston
LGA(s)West Tamar
RegionWestern Tamar Valley
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Localities around Loira:
Sidmouth Sidmouth Deviot
Winkleigh Loira Robigana
Winkleigh Exeter Exeter

History

Originally known as “Port Station”, the locality name is derived from an Aboriginal word meaning “charcoal reduced to powder”.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C729 route (Motor Road) intersects with the West Tamar Highway, which passes through the locality from south-east to north-west. It runs north-east through the locality to Deviot.[4]

References

  1. "2016 Census Quick Stats Loira (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  2. Google (20 December 2018). "Loira, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 20 December 2018.
  3. "Placenames Tasmania - Loira". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1629X, 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.


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