Cuprona, Tasmania
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 2016 census determined a population of 120 for the state suburb of Cuprona.[1]
| Cuprona Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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  Cuprona | |||||||||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E | ||||||||||||||
| Population | 120 (2016)[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7316 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 15 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Central Coast | ||||||||||||||
| Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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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
- "2016 Census Quick Stats Cuprona (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- Google (2 December 2018). "Cuprona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Placenames Tasmania - Cuprona". Placenames Tasmania. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
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- "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.
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