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Lanitza
New South Wales
Lanitza is located in New South Wales
Lanitza
Lanitza
Location in New South Wales
Postcode(s) 2460
LGA(s) Clarence Valley
State electorate(s) Clarence
Federal Division(s) Page

Lanitza is a small place, also known as a locality, located in northern New South Wales, Australia. It sits south of a larger town called Grafton and is found along a road known as the Orara Way.

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Where is Lanitza?

Lanitza is located in the northern part of New South Wales, one of Australia's states. It's situated to the south of a bigger town named Grafton. You can find Lanitza by traveling along the Orara Way, which is a road that connects different areas.

Lanitza's Railway History

For many years, the North Coast railway line passed right through Lanitza. This railway was a key way to travel and transport goods along the coast. Lanitza even had its own railway station and special tracks called "sidings." Sidings are like parking spots for trains or places where trains can be moved off the main line. The railway station and sidings in Lanitza were used from 1915 until 1974.

People of Lanitza

According to the 2006 census, Lanitza was home to 134 people. This shows that it is a very small and quiet community.

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