Powranna is a rural locality in the local government area of Northern Midlands in the Central region of Tasmania. It is located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) south-east of the town of Longford. The 2016 census determined a population of 25 for the state suburb of Powranna.[1]
Powranna Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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![]() ![]() Powranna | |||||||||||||||
Coordinates | 41°40′43″S 147°15′50″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 25 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7300 | ||||||||||||||
Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) | ||||||||||||||
Location |
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LGA(s) | Northern Midlands | ||||||||||||||
Region | Central | ||||||||||||||
State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
Federal division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||||||||
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Powranna was gazetted as a locality in 1959. The name is an Aboriginal word for “black snake”.[2]
The South Esk River forms the eastern boundary.[3]
The Midland Highway (National route 1) enters from the north-west and runs through to the south-east before exiting. Route B53 (Powranna Road) starts at an intersection with route 1 and runs south-west before exiting.[2][4]
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