Paloona

Paloona is a rural locality in the local government areas of Devonport and in the North-west and west region of . The locality is about 16 kilometres south-west of the town of . The 2021 census recorded a population of 84.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Hamlet with 55 residents
  • Description: locality in Tasmania, Australia
  • Also known as: “Paloona, Tasmania” and “Paloona, Tasmania, Australia”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Paloona Dam.

Power station
Photo: Barrylb, Public domain.
The is a concrete-faced rock-fill embankment dam across the Forth River, located in northern , Australia. Completed in 1971, the resultant , Lake Paloona, was established for the purpose of generation of hydroelectricity via the adjacent Paloona Power Station, a run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station. is situated 3½ km southwest of Paloona.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tugrah and Spreyton.

Suburb
is a rural locality in the local government area of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of . The locality is about 4 kilometres south-west of the town of . is situated 7 km north of Paloona.

Town
is a locality, small town and suburb of , Australia. It is mainly in the City of Devonport area, but with just over 25% in the LGA. is situated 7 km northeast of Paloona.

Village
Photo: Ghouston, CC0.
is a small village in north-west on the River, 11 kilometres west of and 110 kilometres north-west of via the Bass Highway. is situated 8 km north of Paloona.

Paloona

Latitude
-41.25783° or 41° 15′ 28″ south
Longitude
146.27643° or 146° 16′ 35″ east
Population
55
Elevation
92 metres (302 feet)
Open location code
4RC8P7RG+VH
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2839019831
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2153885
Wiki­data ID
Q47007095
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Satellite Map

Discover Paloona from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Paloona” goes by many names.
  • Irish: “Paloona”
  • “Paloona”

Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Melrose Fire Station and Tasmanian Arboretum.

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