Riana, Tasmania Explained

Type:town
Riana
State:tas
Coordinates:-41.2°N 204°W
Pushpin Label Position:right
Lga:Central Coast Council
Postcode:7316
Pop:313
Stategov:Braddon
Fedgov:Braddon
Dist1:290
Dir1:NW
Location1:Hobart
Dist2:133
Dir2:NW
Location2:Launceston
Dist3:43
Dir3:W
Location3:Devonport
Near-Nw:Cuprona
Near-N:Penguin
Near-Ne:Dial Range
Near-W:Natone
Near-E:North Motton
Near-Sw:Upper Natone
Near-S:South Riana
Near-Se:Gunns Plains

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

At the, Riana had a population of 313, and neighbouring South Riana had 212.

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.[1] 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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Premier Postal History . Post Office List . Premier Postal Auctions . 16 June 2012.