Mōkau

locality in Waikato Region, New Zealand

Mōkau is a small town in the Waitomo District, North Island and is just north of the Taranaki Region. It is located 90 northwest of New Plymouth and State Highway 3 is the gateway from Te Kuiti and Waitara. It has a primary school in the township.

Mōkau
Village
Mōkau panorama: river, SH3 bridge, beach - and Mt. Taranaki far away (82km = 51mi) in the background
Mōkau panorama: river, SH3 bridge, beach - and Mt. Taranaki far away (82km = 51mi) in the background
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Coordinates: 38°41′S 174°37′E / 38.683°S 174.617°E / -38.683; 174.617
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato region
DistrictWaitomo District
WardWaitomo Rural Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaitomo District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
Area
 • Territorial19.82 km2 (7.65 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Territorial100
 • Density5.0/km2 (13/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

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  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)