Mengha, Tasmania

Mengha is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) south-east of the town of Smithton. The Black River forms part of the eastern boundary.^[2] The 2016 census determined a population of 144 for the state suburb of Mengha.^[1]

Mengha Tasmania
Mengha
Coordinates	40°54′34″S 145°13′15″E
Population	144 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7330
Location	14 km (9 mi) SE of Smithton
LGA(s)	Circular Head
Region	North West Tasmania
State electorate(s)	Braddon
Federal division(s)	Braddon
Localities around Mengha: South Forest South Forest South Forest Alcomie Mengha Mawbanna Alcomie Mawbanna Mawbanna

History

The original name of the locality was “Medwin”. It was changed to Mengha (meaning “toe”) in 1973.^[3]

Road infrastructure

The C219 route (Mengha Road) runs from the Bass Highway through the locality to areas further south.^[4]