Taranna
| Taranna Tasmania | |
|---|---|
  Taranna | |
| Coordinates | 43°03′S 147°54′E / 43.050°S 147.900°ECoordinates: 43°03′S 147°54′E / 43.050°S 147.900°E |
| Population | 190 (2006 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 7180 |
| Elevation | 286 m (938 ft) |
| Location |
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| LGA(s) | Tasman Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Taranna is a hamlet on the Tasman Peninsula in southeastern Tasmania. It is noted for its picturesque Presbyterian church, immediately adjacent to the Federation Chocolate Factory, and popular Tasmanian Devil Park. At the 2006 census, Taranna and the surrounding area had a population of 190.[1]
History
Norfolk Bay Post Office opened on 1 February 1884 and was renamed Taranna in 1887. It closed in 1970.[2]
References
- 1 2 Australian Bureau of Statistics (25 October 2007). "Taranna (State Suburb)". 2006 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 2007-11-17.
- ↑ Premier Postal History. "Post Office List". Premier Postal Auctions. Retrieved 16 June 2012.
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