Shannon, New Zealand

Shannon is a small town in the Horowhenua District, New Zealand. It is 28 kilometers southwest of Palmerston North, 15 kilometers northeast of Levin and 5 kilometers west of Mangaore. It has a primary school and has a mix of dairy and sheep farming.

Town
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Coordinates: 40°32′49.92″S 175°24′38.52″E / 40.5472000°S 175.4107000°E / -40.5472000; 175.4107000Coordinates: 40°32′49.92″S 175°24′38.52″E / 40.5472000°S 175.4107000°E / -40.5472000; 175.4107000
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui region
Territorial authorityHorowhenua District
Wards
  • Miranui General Ward
  • Horowhenua Māori Ward
Founded byWellington and Manawatu Railway Company.
Named forGeorge Vance Shannon
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityHorowhenua District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Horowhenua MayorBernie Wanden
 • Rangitīkei MPSuze Redmayne
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total2.94 km2 (1.14 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total1,610
 • Density547.6/km2 (1,418/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
4821

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References

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  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023.