Tanawha

Tanawha is a rural locality in the , , Australia. It is a suburb of . The name Tanawha is believed to be a Māori language word referring to a legendary New Zealand monster.
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  • Type: Locality with 1,280 residents
  • Description: locality in Queensland, Australia
  • Also known as: Tanawha, Queensland” and “Tanawha, Queensland, Australia

Places of Interest

Highlights include Chancellor State College and Matthew Flinders Anglican College.

School
is a public, co-educational, P-12, school located in the suburb of , in , . It is administered by the Department of Education, with an enrolment of 2,922 students and a teaching staff of 242, as of 2023. is situated 2½ km east of Tanawha.

School
is an independent Anglican co-educational and secondary day school located in , approximately 90 kilometres north of , on the of , Australia. is situated 3 km northeast of Tanawha.

University building
is a multi-purpose indoor sports facility located on the campus of the University of the Sunshine Coast in . The stadium hosts netball, basketball, volleyball and futsal events for professional athletes and students. is situated 3½ km east of Tanawha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mons and Buderim.

Locality
is a rural residential locality in the , , Australia. It is part of the urban centre. In the 2021 census, had a population of 1,179 people. is situated 3 km north of Tanawha.

Suburb
is a town in the , , Australia. It sits on a 180-metre mountain which overlooks the southern Sunshine Coast communities. is situated 3½ km northeast of Tanawha.

Locality
is a rural locality in the , , Australia. In the 2021 census, had a population of 812 people. is situated 4½ km southwest of Tanawha.

Tanawha

Latitude
-26.71528° or 26° 42′ 55″ south
Longitude
153.03444° or 153° 2′ 4″ east
Population
1,280
Elevation
69 metres (226 feet)
United Nations Location Code
AU TWH
Open location code
5R5M72MM+VQ
Open­Street­Map ID
node 6036337595
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
8348564
Wiki­data ID
Q7682333
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In Other Languages

From French to Irish—“Tanawha” goes by many names.
  • French: Tanawha
  • Irish: Tanawha

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Tanawha Van Village and Cunning Road Bushland Conservation Reserve.

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