Miena, Tasmania
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Miena Tasmania |
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 Miena
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| Coordinates | 41°59′S 146°44′E / 41.983°S 146.733°ECoordinates: 41°59′S 146°44′E / 41.983°S 146.733°E | ||||||||
| Population | 104 (2006 census) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7030 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 1,052 m (3,451 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Central Highlands Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons | ||||||||
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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.
The Aboriginal name, pronounced 'my-enna' translates to 'lagoon-like'.
Great Lake Post Office opened on 1 August 1897, was renamed Miena in 1920 and closed in 1942.
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.
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