Tugrah 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 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2021 census recorded a population of 470 for the state suburb of Tugrah. It is a suburb of Devonport, Tasmania, located on the south western side of the city.
Tugrah Devonport, Tasmania | |||||||||||||||
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Coordinates | 41°12′34″S 146°18′35″E | ||||||||||||||
Population | 470 (SAL 2021)[1] | ||||||||||||||
Postcode(s) | 7310 | ||||||||||||||
Location | 4 km (2 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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Tugrah was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word meaning “to eat”.[2]
The Don River forms part of the south-western boundary, before flowing through to the north-west, where it then forms the north-western boundary.[3]
National Route 1 (Bass Highway) passes to the north-east. From there, Tugrah Road provides access to the locality.[2][4]