Karanja, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Karanja, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
| Locality | Karanja |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Derwent Valley Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -42.6831 |
| Longitude | 146.83526 |
| Population | 28 |
| Density | 60.9 /km² |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Elevation | 104 m |
| Postcode | 7140 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 46 km west-northwest |
Karanja is a locality in the Derwent Valley Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 28. The locality covers an area of 0.5 km², giving a population density of about 60.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 104 m above sea level. It lies approximately 46 km west-northwest of Hobart. Karanja is located at 42.6831°S, 146.8353°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7140. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Karanja rests in a fold of the land, where the hills begin their slow, patient climb towards the western sky. It lies 46.0 km west-north-west of Hobart, TAS (from Hobart, TAS: bearing 299°T), and is situated 21.3 km west-north-west of New Norfolk. The paddocks here are a patchwork of greens and ochres, divided by fences that trace the contours of the terrain with a quiet certainty. A thin veil of mist often clings to the hollows in the early morning, softening the edges of the eucalyptus trees that stand sentinel on the higher ground, their scent a clean, sharp promise carried on the breeze. The air itself feels settled, unhurried, as if time has decided to linger a little longer in this particular corner of the valley.
The story of Karanja is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the rich soil that has sustained generations. For many years, the economy here was tethered to the land, with sheep grazing the rolling slopes and cattle finding sustenance in the lush pastures. The faint echo of tin mining, though long past, still whispers in the local lore, a reminder of the earth’s hidden treasures. Today, the character of Karanja is one of small-scale agriculture and a growing appreciation for its tranquil setting, drawing a steady stream of visitors who seek its understated beauty. The local primary school, a modest red-brick building, stands as a testament to the enduring commitment to the future, its playground a lively counterpoint to the hushed grandeur of the surrounding landscape.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Karanja, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Karanja, in the Derwent Valley Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Karanja includes the postcode (7140), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Derwent Valley Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer 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 Karanja 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. |