Ōakura
town in Taranaki, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Ōakura | |
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Coordinates: 39°07′S 173°57′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki Region |
Territorial authority | New Plymouth District |
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Community | Kaitake Community |
Electorate | New Plymouth |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | New Plymouth District Council |
• Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 1.68 km2 (0.65 sq mi) |
Population (June 2022)[2] | |
• Total | 1,720 |
• Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode(s) | 4314 |
Area code | 06 |
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