Cuprona, Tasmania

Cuprona
Tasmania
Cuprona is located in Tasmania
Cuprona
Cuprona
Coordinates41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E / 41.1245°S 145.9732°E / -41.1245; 145.9732
Population140 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)7316
Location15 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)Central Coast
RegionNorth West Tasmania
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Cuprona:
Stowport Heybridge Howth
Stowport Cuprona West Pine
Natone West Pine West Pine

Cuprona is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The Blythe River forms the western boundary.[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.[1]

History

The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.[3]

Road infrastructure

The C117 route (Cuprona Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, from where it provides access to many other localities further south.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "2021 Census Quick Stats Cuprona (Tas.)". abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Cuprona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Cuprona". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 965Q, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 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 2 December 2018.