Cuprona, Tasmania

Cuprona
Cuprona
Coordinates: 41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E / 41.1245°S 145.9732°E / -41.1245; 145.9732
CountryAustralia
StateTasmania
RegionNorth West Tasmania
LGA
Location
  • 15 km (9.3 mi) SE of Burnie
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
 • Total140 (2021 census)[2]
Postcode
7316
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.[3] The 2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.[2]

History

The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.[4]

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.[5]

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cuprona (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. 
  2. ^ a b "2021 Census Quick Stats Cuprona (Tas.)". abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Cuprona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Placenames Tasmania - Cuprona". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 965Q, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  5. ^ "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.