Kawakawa, New Zealand

Kawakawa is a small town in the Far North District and in the Bay of Islands. It once had coal mining until the early 20th century and focuses its economy on farming. It has a primary school, a high school and hospital situated in the town. It has State Highway 1 and State Highway 11 intersecting in the town.

Kawakawa
The main street of Kawakawa
The main street of Kawakawa
Motto: 
Train Town
Coordinates: 35°22′48″S 174°4′8″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionNorthland Region
DistrictFar North District
WardBay of Islands-Whangaroa Ward
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityFar North District Council
  Regional councilNorthland Regional Council
Area
  Total1.73 km2 (0.67 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
  Total1,640
  Density950/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
0210

References

  1. "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 14 April 2022.
  2. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (urban areas)
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