Ōakura

Ōakura is a small township in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located 15 kilometers south-west of New Plymouth on State Highway 45. Ōkato is 12 kilometers further south-west. It was hit by a tornado in July 2007.

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Coordinates: 39°07′S 173°57′E / 39.117°S 173.950°E / -39.117; 173.950Coordinates: 39°07′S 173°57′E / 39.117°S 173.950°E / -39.117; 173.950
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki Region
Territorial authorityNew Plymouth District
Ward
  • Kaitake-Ngāmotu General Ward
  • Te Purutanga Mauri Pūmanawa Māori Ward
CommunityKaitake Community
ElectorateNew Plymouth
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityNew Plymouth District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
Area
 • Total1.68 km2 (0.65 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total1,720
 • Density1,024/km2 (2,652/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
4314

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