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Town in Tasmania, Australia
Riana
Tasmania
Riana is located in TasmaniaRianaRiana
Coordinates41°12′S 145°59′E / 41.200°S 145.983°E / -41.200; 145.983
Population313 (2021 census)
Postcode(s)7316
Location
LGA(s)Central Coast Council
State electorate(s)Braddon
Federal division(s)Braddon
Localities around Riana:
Cuprona Penguin Dial Range
Natone Riana North Motton
Upper Natone South Riana 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 2021 census, 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. 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.

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "South Riana". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 February 2024. Edit this at Wikidata
  3. Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.


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