Ahipara

town in New Zealand

Ahipara is a town in the Far North District, New Zealand. It is located 14 kilometers south west of Kaitaia and Pukepoto is in between these two. It has a primary school in the township and is very popular with surfing. It has suffered from two fires in February 2019 and October 2020.

Ahipara
Ahipara Bay with Whangatauatia Maunga to the right
Ahipara Bay with Whangatauatia Maunga to the right
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Coordinates: 35°10′17″S 173°9′12″E / 35.17139°S 173.15333°E / -35.17139; 173.15333
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardTe Hiku
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
 • Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
 • Total4.53 km2 (1.75 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total1,450
 • Density320/km2 (830/sq mi)
Postcode
0481

References

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  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
  2. "Population estimate tables - NZ.Stat". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022.