Cuprona, Tasmania

Cuprona Tasmania
Cuprona
Coordinates	41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E
Population	140 (2021 census)[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
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.^[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.^[1]

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

1. "2021 Census Quick Stats Cuprona (Tas.)". abs.gov.au. Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
2. "Cuprona, Tasmania" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 7 February 2024.
3. "Placenames Tasmania - Cuprona". Placenames Tasmania. Search, enter 965Q, Search, select row, show Details. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
4. "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.