Mangaore
Mangaore | |
|---|---|
Rural settlement | |
 Interactive map of Mangaore | |
| Coordinates: 40°34′23″S 175°26′53″E / 40.573°S 175.448°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui region |
| Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
| Wards |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden[1] |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 90 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Mangaore is a small town in the district of Horowhenua, in the southwestern North Island of New Zealand. It is located 4 kilometres southeast of Shannon.
Mangaore Reserve is a park with several sections, one containing Mangaore Hall, and another with walking tracks in an area called "Snake Gully".[6] The hall is run by a local residents association, and can hold up to 200 people.[7]
The town was the headquarters for the construction of the Mangahao Power Station in 1919–1924.[8]
Demographics
[edit]Mangaore is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement, which covers 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 90 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 23 people per km2. It is part of the larger Miranui statistical area.[9]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 81 | — |
| 2013 | 78 | −0.54% |
| 2018 | 78 | +0.00% |
| 2023 | 90 | +2.90% |
| Source: [10][11] | ||
Mangaore had a population of 90 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 48 males and 45 females in 33 dwellings.[12] 3.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 18 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 12 (13.3%) aged 15 to 29, 45 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 12 (13.3%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.0% European (Pākehā), 33.3% Māori, 6.7% Pasifika, and 3.3% Asian. English was spoken by 100.0%, and Māori by 16.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 6.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 13.3% Christian, and 3.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 76.7%, and 6.7% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 45 (62.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 21 (29.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (8.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 39 (54.2%) full-time, 6 (8.3%) part-time, and 3 (4.2%) unemployed.[10]
References
[edit]- ↑ "2025 Triennial Elections Declaration of Result" (PDF). Electionz. Retrieved 17 October 2025.
- ↑ "Rangitīkei - Official Result". electionresults. Electoral Commission. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ↑ "Te Tai Hauāuru - Official Result". Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- 1 2 "Stats NZ Geographic Data Service". Urban Rural 2023 (generalised). Retrieved 6 January 2026.
- 1 2 "Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 29 October 2025.
- ↑ "Mangaore Reserve, Mangaore". Horowhenua District Council. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ↑ "Mangaore Hall". Horowhenua District Council. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ↑ "Mangaore Village - Mangahao Electric Power Scheme". Palmerston North City Library. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ↑ "Geographic Boundary Viewer". Stats NZ. Urban Rural – 2023 and Statistical Area 2 – 2023.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Totals by topic for individuals, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Mangaore (1386). Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ↑ "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018949.
- ↑ "Totals by topic for dwellings, (RC, TALB, UR, SA3, SA2, Ward, Health), 2013, 2018, and 2023 Censuses". Stats NZ – Tatauranga Aotearoa – Aotearoa Data Explorer. Retrieved 3 October 2024.