Cuprona is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of
Central Coast, in the
North West region of
Tasmania
Tasmania (; palawa kani: ''Lutruwita'') is an island States and territories of Australia, state of Australia. It is located to the south of the Mainland Australia, Australian mainland, and is separated from it by the Bass Strait. The sta ...
. It is located about south-east of the town of
Burnie
Burnie ( ; Aboriginal Tasmanians#North, pirinilaplu/palawa kani: ''Pataway'') is a port city located on the North West Tasmania, north-west coast of Tasmania, Australia. It is the fourth largest city on the island, located approximately north ...
. The
Blythe River forms the western boundary. The
2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.
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History
The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.
Road infrastructure
The C117 route (Cuprona Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality, from where it provides access to many other localities further south.
References
Localities of Central Coast Council (Tasmania)
Towns in Tasmania
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