Waitotara
| Waitotara | |
|---|---|
  Waitotara | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′21″S 174°44′4″E / 39.80583°S 174.73444°ECoordinates: 39°48′21″S 174°44′4″E / 39.80583°S 174.73444°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 66 |
Waitotara is a town in South Taranaki, New Zealand. Waverley is 10 km to the north-west, and Wanganui is 34 km to the south-east. State Highway 3 passes through it. The Waitotara River flows past the east side of the town.[1][2]
The population was 66 in the 2006 Census, a decrease of 33 from 2001.[3] More than 30 homes were evacuated during flooding in February 2004.[4]
A local freezing works is a major employer.[5]
Education
Waitotara School is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 2 and a roll of 22.[6] The school was founded in 1874.[7]
See also
Notes
- ↑ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 44. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
- ↑ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 104. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ↑ Quickstats about Waitotara
- ↑ "Cyclone set to miss NZ but heavy rain coming". The New Zealand Herald. 26 February 2004.
- ↑ Maslin, John (15 May 2008). "Dannevirke works closure could mean expansion at Waitotara". Wanganui Chronicle.
- ↑ "Te Kete Ipurangi - Waitotara School". Ministry of Education.
- ↑ "Welcome to Waitotara School". Waitotara School.
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