Marton, New Zealand
locality in Rangitikei District, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
Marton is a town in the Rangitikei District, New Zealand. It is situated 35 kilometers southeast of Whanganui and 40 northwest of Palmerston North. It has 6 primary schools and two high schools are located in the town.
Marton | |
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Town | |
 Marton Junction railway yard and station 1909 | |
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| Coordinates: 40°04′09″S 175°22′42″E / 40.06917°S 175.37833°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Rangitikei District |
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| Named for | Marton, England |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Rangitikei District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 5,590 |
| • Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4710 |
| Area code | 06 |
References
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Areawas used but no text was provided for refs named (see the help page). - ↑ "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)
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