Cuprona, Tasmania

Cuprona is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Central Coast, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of the town of Burnie. The Blythe River forms the western boundary.^[2] The 2021 census determined a population of 140 for the state suburb of Cuprona.^[1]

Cuprona Tasmania
Cuprona
Coordinates	41°07′28″S 145°58′24″E
Population	140 (2021 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7316
Location	15 km (9 mi) SE of Burnie
LGA(s)	Central Coast
Region	North West Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Cuprona: Stowport Heybridge Howth Stowport Cuprona West Pine Natone West Pine West Pine

History

The early postal name for the locality was "Ellenton". It was changed to Cuprona in 1906.^[3]

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.^[4]