Mengha, Tasmania

Mengha is a locality and small rural community in the local government area of Circular Head, in the North West region of Tasmania. It is located about south-east of the town of Smithton. The Black River forms part of the eastern boundary. The 2016 census determined a population of 144 for the state suburb of Mengha.

History

The original name of the locality was “Medwin”. It was changed to Mengha in 1973.

Road infrastructure

The C219 route runs from the Bass Highway through the locality to areas further south.