Oratia
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For the Romanian village, see Podgoria.
Oratia is a semi-rural locality on the western edge of metropolitan West Auckland in New Zealand.
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Oratia | |
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Coordinates: 36°55′S 174°37′E | |
Country | New Zealand |
City | Auckland |
Local authority | Auckland Council |
Electoral ward | Waitākere ward |
Local board | Waitākere Ranges Local Board |
Area | |
• Land | 1,719 ha (4,248 acres) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 2,170 |
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It is approximately 16 km (9.9 mi) to the south west of Auckland CBD (Central Business District), and sits at the eastern edge of the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area.[3] It is a relatively quiet community, bridging metropolitan Auckland with the wild forests and beaches of western Auckland.
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "place of long-lingering sun" for Ōrātia.[4]