Taranna is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of
Tasman in the
South-east LGA region of
Tasmania
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. The locality is about north-east of the town of
Nubeena. The
2016 census recorded a population of 156 for the state suburb of Taranna.
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on the Tasman Peninsula
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. Local points of interest include its Presbyterian
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church, immediately adjacent to the Federation Chocolate
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Factory, and a Tasmanian Devil park, "Unzoo".
History
Taranna was gazetted as a locality in 1967. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for “wallaby”.
Geography
The waters of Norfolk Bay form part of the northern and western boundaries.
Road infrastructure
Route A9 ( Arthur Highway) runs through from north to south.
References
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Towns in Tasmania
Localities of Tasman Council