Matamata

town in New Zealand

Matamata (Māori: [ˈmataˌmata]) is a town in the Waikato, New Zealand and located on State Highway 27. It is part of the Matamata-Piako District and is near the Kaimai Ranges. It is the home of Hobbit Movie Set in the Peter Jackson movie set of Lord of the Rings.

Matamata
Matamata information centre
Matamata information centre
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Coordinates: 37°49′S 175°46′E / 37.817°S 175.767°E / -37.817; 175.767
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
Territorial authorityMatamata-Piako District
WardMatamata Ward
ElectorateWaikato
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityMatamata-Piako District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • MayorAdrienne Wilcock
Area
 • Total6.15 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total9,130
 • Density1,500/km2 (3,800/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
3400
Area code07

References

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  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  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)