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| Locality | Legana |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.37352 |
| Longitude | 147.03912 |
| Population | 3,926 |
| Density | 123.0 /km² |
| Area | 31.9 km² |
| Elevation | 29 m |
| Postcode | 7277 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 169 km north |
Legana is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,926. The locality covers an area of 31.9 km², giving a population density of about 123.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 29 m above sea level. It lies approximately 169 km north of Hobart. Legana is located at 41.3735°S, 147.0391°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7277. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Legana rests on the fertile banks of the Tamar River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the estuary, its contours softened by time and cultivation. It lies 10.7 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 309°T), and is situated 6.5 km west-north-west of Newnham. The air here carries the subtle, sweet scent of ripening fruit, a constant reminder of the agricultural bounty that defines this stretch of the West Tamar. Broad-leafed trees, often eucalyptus and orchard varieties, line the roads, their leaves rustling in a breeze that whispers tales of seasons past. The sky above, especially in the late afternoon, can be a canvas of muted golds and soft greys, painting the landscape with a quiet, almost contemplative light. The river, a broad, grey-blue ribbon, is the constant, silent observer, its waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky and the steady pulse of life along its shores.
The history of Legana is deeply entwined with the rich soil and the waters of the Tamar, a legacy built upon the hard work of those who first cleared the land for farming. For generations, orchards have been a cornerstone of the local economy, their rows of apple, pear, and stone fruit trees stretching as far as the eye can see, a testament to the region's suitability for horticulture. Beyond the orchards, vineyards have also found a home here, their carefully tended vines promising the distinctive flavours of Tasmanian wine. This agricultural focus has shaped the character of Legana, fostering a sense of community rooted in the cycles of the land and the shared experience of harvest. The river itself, a vital artery for transport and trade in earlier times, continues to provide a backdrop to the everyday lives of those who call Legana home, its presence a constant, calming influence.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Legana, Tasmania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -41.37352, 147.03912. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Legana, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Legana includes the postcode (7277), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Legana is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |