Eugenana is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2021 census recorded a population of 169 for the state suburb of Eugenana. It is a rural suburb of Devonport. Lake Eugenana, which is 123 metres above sea level, is situated here.
Eugenana Devonport, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Eugenana | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°14′6″S 146°18′23″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 169 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7310 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 9 km (6 mi) SW of Devonport | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | City of Devonport | ||||||||||||||
Region | North-west and west | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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There is a caravan park situated by the lake.
The Tasmanian Arboretum, 60ha of park, consisting of flora and fauna is at Eugenana.
Eugenana was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for "Eaglehawk". A postal receiving office opened in 1917, was converted to a post office about 1926, and closed in 1972.[2]
The Don River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, before flowing through to the north.[3]
Route C146 (Melrose Road) runs through from south-east to west.[2][4]
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