Mengha is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of the town of Smithton. The Black River forms part of the eastern boundary.[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 144 for the state suburb of Mengha.[1]
Mengha Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Mengha | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 40°54′34″S 145°13′15″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 144 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7330 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 14 km (9 mi) SE of Smithton | ||||||||||||||
LGA(s) | Circular Head | ||||||||||||||
Region | North West Tasmania | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Braddon | ||||||||||||||
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The original name of the locality was “Medwin”. It was changed to Mengha (meaning “toe”) in 1973.[3]
The C219 route (Mengha Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality to areas further south.[4]
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