Riana, Tasmania

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

Riana
Tasmania
Riana is located in Tasmania
Riana
Riana
Coordinates41°12′S 145°59′E
Population326 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7316
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Riana:
Cuprona Penguin Dial Range
Natone Riana North Motton
Upper Natone South Riana Gunns Plains

At the 2016 census, Riana had a population of 326,[1] and neighbouring South Riana had 216.[2]

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.[3] 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 (27 June 2017). "Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "South Riana (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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