Ōkato
Ōkato | |
|---|---|
Hempton Hall in Ōkato in 1968 | |
| Coordinates: 39°12′S 173°53′E / 39.200°S 173.883°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | New Plymouth District |
| Ward |
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| Community | Kaitake Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | New Plymouth District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 km2 (0.39 sq mi) |
| Population (2018 Census)[2] | |
| • Total | 606 |
| • Density | 590/km2 (1,500/sq mi) |
Ōkato is a coastal town in the Taranaki Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on State Highway 45 and is 12 kilometers northeast of Ōakura and Warea 9 kilometers to the southwest. The town was established in the 1860s during the New Zealand Wars. It has a primary school in the town.
References
- ↑ "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census – updated March 2020 | Stats NZ". www.stats.govt.nz. 12 March 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2025.