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Ahititi Location in Taranaki Region
Country	New Zealand
Region	Taranaki
District	New Plymouth District
Population  (2013)
• Total	84

Ahititi is a small community located in the Taranaki region of New Zealand. A main road, State Highway 3, passes right through this area. Ahititi is known for its quiet, rural setting.

Where is Ahititi?

Ahititi is surrounded by other interesting places. To the north, you'll find Mokau, about 23 kilometers away. If you travel south-west for about 26 kilometers, you'll reach Mimi. To the east, Kotare is about 16 kilometers away.

The Tongaporutu River flows through the Ahititi area. This river eventually reaches the North Taranaki Bight at Tongaporutu, which is to the northwest.

What Does the Name Ahititi Mean?

The name "Ahititi" comes from the Māori language. It has a special meaning related to traditional cooking. "Ahi" means "fire for cooking." "Titi" refers to "muttonbirds." So, the name Ahititi means "fire for cooking muttonbirds."

People Living in Ahititi

According to the 2013 New Zealand census, Ahititi and the areas around it had a population of 84 people. These people lived in 33 different homes. This shows that Ahititi is a very small and close-knit community.

Education in Ahititi

Ahititi has its own school, called Ahititi School. This school teaches both boys and girls. It is a full primary school, which means it teaches students from Year 1 all the way up to Year 8.

The school is an important part of the community. In 1997, Ahititi School celebrated a big milestone: its 100th birthday!