Ōhope facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ōhope
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Ōhope from the air, looking West
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Territorial authority | Whakatāne District |
| Ward | Whakatāne-Ōhope General Ward |
| Community | Whakatāne-Ōhope Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 6.33 km2 (2.44 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 3,270 |
| • Density | 516.6/km2 (1,338.0/sq mi) |
| Area code(s) | 07 |
Ōhope is a lovely beach town on the northeast coast of New Zealand's North Island. It's in a beautiful area called the Eastern Bay of Plenty. Ōhope is just six kilometres east of Whakatāne. It sits right between Ōhiwa Harbour on one side and Ōhope Beach on the other, so you get amazing views of both!
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The Name of Ōhope
The name Ōhope has a special meaning. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage says it means "place of the main body of an army."
The town's name has changed a couple of times. On October 10, 1974, it officially changed from Ohope Beach to Ohope. Later, on June 21, 2019, the official name became Ōhope. This new name includes a macron, which is a small line over the 'O'.
Who Lives in Ōhope?
Ōhope covers an area of about 6.33 square kilometres. In 2018, around 3,177 people lived there. This means there were about 502 people living in each square kilometre.
The number of people living in Ōhope has grown over the years.
- In 2006, there were 2,853 people.
- In 2013, there were 2,847 people.
- By 2018, the population had increased to 3,177 people.
In 2018, there were 1,350 homes in Ōhope. There were slightly more females (1,632) than males (1,545). The average age of people in Ōhope was 51.8 years old. About 15.7% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Ōhope are of European or Pākehā background (89.6%). About 14.9% are Māori. There are also smaller groups of Pacific peoples, Asian, and other ethnicities.
Fun Things to Do in Ōhope
Ōhope is a very popular place for holidays, especially during the New Zealand summer. It has several kilometres of safe beaches where you can go swimming. The western part of Ōhope Beach is a great spot for surfing when the waves are good.
Town Facilities
Ōhope has its own school, called Ohope Beach Primary School. It has five classrooms for students.
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Digging for tuatua on Ōhope Beach in summer
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Ōhope from above
Ōhope's Climate
Ōhope has a mild climate, which means it's not usually too hot or too cold. Here's a quick look at the weather in Port Ohope:
| Climate data for Port Ohope (1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 23.8 (74.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
22.8 (73.0) |
20.3 (68.5) |
17.7 (63.9) |
15.4 (59.7) |
14.9 (58.8) |
15.5 (59.9) |
16.9 (62.4) |
18.4 (65.1) |
20.0 (68.0) |
22.0 (71.6) |
19.3 (66.8) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 19.5 (67.1) |
20.1 (68.2) |
18.5 (65.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
13.5 (56.3) |
11.2 (52.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
11.1 (52.0) |
12.7 (54.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
15.9 (60.6) |
18.0 (64.4) |
15.1 (59.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 15.3 (59.5) |
15.9 (60.6) |
14.1 (57.4) |
11.7 (53.1) |
9.4 (48.9) |
7.1 (44.8) |
6.3 (43.3) |
6.7 (44.1) |
8.4 (47.1) |
10.1 (50.2) |
11.9 (53.4) |
14.0 (57.2) |
10.9 (51.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 82.0 (3.23) |
72.5 (2.85) |
75.7 (2.98) |
72.7 (2.86) |
71.0 (2.80) |
108.9 (4.29) |
84.5 (3.33) |
104.5 (4.11) |
80.3 (3.16) |
88.5 (3.48) |
86.2 (3.39) |
74.6 (2.94) |
1,001.4 (39.42) |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 240.1 | 207.9 | 195.7 | 198.1 | 164.4 | 132.4 | 159.9 | 160.2 | 172.5 | 193.3 | 202.1 | 234.1 | 2,260.7 |
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