Type: | suburb |
Eugenana | |
State: | tas |
Lga: | City of Devonport |
Postcode: | 7310 |
Coordinates: | -41.235°N 146.3064°W |
Pushpin Label Position: | top |
Local Map: | yes |
Zoom: | 12 |
Region: | North-west and west |
Location1: | Devonport |
Dist1: | 9 |
Dir1: | SW |
Stategov: | Braddon |
Fedgov: | Braddon |
Near-Nw: | Forthside |
Near-N: | Tugrah |
Near-Ne: | Quoiba |
Near-W: | Melrose |
Near-E: | Spreyton |
Near-Sw: | Melrose |
Near-S: | Melrose |
Near-Se: | Aberdeen |
Eugenana is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2021 census recorded a population of 169 for the state suburb of Eugenana.It is a rural suburb of Devonport. Lake Eugenana, which is 123 metres above sea level, is situated here.
There is a caravan park situated by the lake.
The Tasmanian Arboretum, 60ha of park, consisting of flora and fauna is at Eugenana.
Eugenana was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for "eaglehawk". A postal receiving office opened in 1917, was converted to a post office about 1926, and closed in 1972.[1]
The Don River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, before flowing through to the north.
Route C146 (Melrose Road) runs through from south-east to west.[1] [2]