Kaponga
Settlement in Taranaki Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kaponga is a small town in the southern part of the Taranaki region of New Zealand. It is known as "The Gateway to Dawson's Falls" on Mount Taranaki. Kaponga is located inland from Manaia and Eltham, and is on the main road connecting Eltham to Ōpunake. Ōpunake is 26 kilometres (16 mi) to the west and Eltham is 13 km to the east. Auroa lies to the south-east. Manaia is 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Kaponga.[3][4]
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Kaponga | |
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Coordinates: 39°25′S 174°08′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki Region |
Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
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Community | Eltham-Kaponga Community |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
• Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 1.56 km2 (0.60 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 340 |
• Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
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