Foxton Beach
Town in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Foxton Beach is a small settlement in the Horowhenua District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the South Taranaki Bight at the mouth of the Manawatu River, 35 kilometres southwest of Palmerston North, and six kilometres west of Foxton. Foxton Beach has a permanent population of around 2000 people. The town is a popular holiday destination due mainly to its beach and the bird sanctuary at the Manawatu Estuary.
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Coordinates: 40°27′40″S 175°13′27″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui region |
Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
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Community | Te Awahou Foxton Community |
Named for | William Fox |
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Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
• Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
• Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden |
• Ōtaki MP | Tim Costley |
• Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
Area | |
• Total | 2.64 km2 (1.02 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 2,170 |
• Density | 820/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
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