Town in Tasmania, Australia
Mengha Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Mengha | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°54′34″S 145°13′15″E / 40.9094°S 145.2209°E / -40.9094; 145.2209 | ||||||||||||||
Population | 144 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7330 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 14 km (9 mi) SE of Smithton | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Circular Head | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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Mengha is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of the town of Smithton. The Black River forms part of the eastern boundary. The 2016 census determined a population of 144 for the state suburb of Mengha.
History
The original name of the locality was “Medwin”. It was changed to Mengha (meaning “toe”) in 1973.
Road infrastructure
The C219 route (Mengha Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality to areas further south.
References
- ^ "2016 Census Quick Stats Mengha (Tas.)". quickstats.censusdata.abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. 23 October 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Mengha, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- "Placenames Tasmania - Mengha". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 1120D, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- "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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