Eugenana, Tasmania Explained

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.

History

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]

Geography

The Don River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, before flowing through to the north.

Road infrastructure

Route C146 (Melrose Road) runs through from south-east to west.[1] [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Placenames Tasmania – Eugenana. Placenames Tasmania. 2 April 2021. Select “Search”, enter "991W", click “Search”, select row, map is displayed, click “Details”.
  2. Web site: Tasmanian Road Route Codes. https://web.archive.org/web/20170801112712/http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Route%20Descriptions%20V3.6.pdf. dead. 2017-08-01. May 2017. Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water & Environment. 2 April 2021.