Population 104 (2006 census) State electorate(s) Lyons Elevation 1,052 m Local time Wednesday 9:01 AM | Postcode(s) 7030 Mean max temp Mean min temp Postal code 7030 Federal division Division of Lyons | |
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Location 120 km (75 mi) NW of Hobart
80 km (50 mi) SW of Launceston
60 km (37 mi) S of Deloraine
55 km (34 mi) NW of Bothwell LGA(s) Central Highlands Council Weather 8°C, Wind SE at 19 km/h, 98% Humidity | ||
Miena is a small town by the Great Lake in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia. At the 2006 census, Miena and the surrounding area had a population of 104.
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Map of Miena TAS 7030, Australia
The Aboriginal name, pronounced 'my-enna' translates to 'lagoon-like'.
History
Great Lake Post Office opened on 1 August 1897, was renamed Miena in 1920 and closed in 1942.
Climate
Miena is one of the coldest non-alpine locations in Australia. Measurable snowfall averages 40–50 days per year and can fall in any month. This can cause occasional road closures in the area.
References
Miena, Tasmania Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA