Glen Huon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Glen HuonTasmania |
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 Glen Huon
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 661 (2016 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7109 | ||||||||||||||
| Location | 10 km (6 mi) W of Huonville | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | Huon Valley | ||||||||||||||
| Region | South-east | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Franklin | ||||||||||||||
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Glen Huon is a small, quiet place in Tasmania, Australia. It's a rural area, meaning it has lots of open space and fewer buildings. Glen Huon is part of the Huon Valley region. You can find it about 10 kilometers (6 miles) west of Huonville. In 2016, about 661 people lived there.
The Story of Glen Huon
Glen Huon became an official place name in 1965. Before that, it had a post office called 'Upper Huon' which opened in 1907. This post office changed its name a couple of times. First, it was called 'Wybalerma' in 1910. Then, in 1911, it finally became 'Glen Huon'.
Nature and Rivers
The Huon River is a very important natural feature of Glen Huon. It forms the northern border of the area. Rivers are important for wildlife and often for local activities too.
Roads and Travel
The main road in Glen Huon is called the C619 route, also known as Glen Huon Road. This road comes into the area from the north-west. It then runs along the Huon River towards the north-east, where it leaves the area. Roads help people travel and connect different communities.
