title: Eugenana, Tasmania
text: # Eugenana, Tasmania
  
  Eugenana is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Devonport in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south-west of the town of Devonport. The 2021 census recorded a population of 169 for the state suburb of Eugenana. It is a rural suburb of Devonport. Lake Eugenana, which is 123 metres above sea level, is situated here.
  
  There is a caravan park situated by the lake.
  
  The Tasmanian Arboretum, 60ha of park, consisting of flora and fauna is at Eugenana.
  
  ## History
  
  Eugenana was gazetted as a locality in 1962. The name is believed to be an Aboriginal word for "eaglehawk". A postal receiving office opened in 1917, was converted to a post office about 1926, and closed in 1972.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The Don River forms part of the south-eastern boundary, before flowing through to the north.
  
  ## Road infrastructure
  
  Route C146 (Melrose Road) runs through from south-east to west.
  
  