Loira, 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 Loira, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
| Locality | Loira |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | West Tamar Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.27098 |
| Longitude | 146.89718 |
| Population | 159 |
| Density | 9.5 /km² |
| Area | 16.8 km² |
| Elevation | 56 m |
| Postcode | 7275 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 183 km north-northwest |
Loira is a locality in the West Tamar Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 159. The locality covers an area of 16.8 km², giving a population density of about 9.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 56 m above sea level. It lies approximately 183 km north-northwest of Hobart. Loira is located at 41.2710°S, 146.8972°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7275. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Loira lies cradled by the rolling hills of the West Tamar, a place where the land dips and rises with a quiet, persistent grace. It lies 27.1 km north-west of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 312°T), and is situated 13.4 km east-south-east of Beaconsfield. The air here carries the clean, damp scent of the nearby Tamar River, a constant companion to the verdant slopes that tumble down towards its banks. Broadleaf trees, their leaves a symphony of greens in the ample Tasmanian sunlight, soften the edges of the landscape, while patches of pasture, meticulously kept, offer glimpses of grazing livestock. It is a scene of gentle, enduring beauty, where the sky often stretches vast and pale, imbuing the afternoons with a luminous, almost ethereal quality.
The history of Loira is etched into its very soil, a story of early settlers drawn to the fertile ground and sheltered waterways. For generations, farming and grazing have been the lifeblood of this locality, the rich earth yielding crops and sustaining flocks. The proximity to the Tamar River has long facilitated the transport of goods, a vital artery for the region’s economy, and though the pace of life remains unhurried, a subtle hum of industry persists. Visitors often remark on the distinct sense of peace that pervades Loira, a testament to its enduring connection with the land and the quiet resilience of its people.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Loira, 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 Loira, in the West Tamar Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Loira includes the postcode (7275), telephone area code (03), and local government area (West Tamar 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 Loira 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. |