Riana, Tasmania

Riana (pronounced rye-anna) is a small town in the North West region of Tasmania, south-west of the Dial Range. It is located west of the popular tourist town, Penguin. Riana and its smaller neighbouring town South Riana are a part of the municipality of the Central Coast Council

At the 2021 census, Riana had a population of 313, and neighbouring South Riana had 212.

The fertile red soil hosts paddocks of vegetables (particularly potatoes) and dairy farms.

History

Riana Post Office opened on 1 August 1899. Riana South Post Office opened on 20 January 1908. The current school, Riana Primary School, has been in its current location since the 1960s. Multiple schools existed in the vicinity of Riana after World War Two; however, they were closed due to a lack of teachers.

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1. Riana
2. South Riana, Tasmania
3. Targa Tasmania
4. Madeleine Murphy
5. Central Coast Council (Tasmania)
6. Loyetea, Tasmania
7. Upper Natone, Tasmania
8. List of localities in Tasmania
9. Penguin, Tasmania
10. Camena, Tasmania
11. Bass Highway, Tasmania
12. North Motton, Tasmania
13. 2001 Targa Tasmania
14. List of schools in Tasmania
15. West Pine, Tasmania
16. List of former Australian rules football competitions in Tasmania
17. Natone, Tasmania
18. West Ulverstone, Tasmania
19. List of road routes in Tasmania
20. Dial Range