Ōkato
locality in New Plymouth District, Taranaki Region, New Zealand
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.
Ōkato | |
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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) |