Ohakune

town in the North Island of New Zealand

Ohakune is a small town in the Ruapehu District, New Zealand. It is on the southern end of Tongariro national park. It is 25 kilometers west of Waiouru and 70 kilometers northeast of Whanganui. It has three schools located in the town.

Ohakune
Main street of Ohakune
Main street of Ohakune
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Coordinates: 39°25′07″S 175°23′58″E / 39.41861°S 175.39944°E / -39.41861; 175.39944
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRuapehu District
Ward
  • Ruapehu General Ward
  • Ruapehu Māori Ward
CommunityWaimarino-Waiouru Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityRuapehu District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
Area
 • Total6.44 km2 (2.49 sq mi)
Elevation
582 m (1,909 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[2]
 • Total1,510
 • Density230/km2 (610/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode
4625
Telephone06

References

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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)