Coroglen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coroglen
Ōunuora (Māori)
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The Coroglen Tavern
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| District | Thames-Coromandel District |
| Ward | Mercury Bay ward |
| Community Board | Mercury Bay Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 21.92 km2 (8.46 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 129 |
| • Density | 5.885/km2 (15.24/sq mi) |
| Postcode |
3591
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Coroglen (in Māori: Ōunuora) is a small place in New Zealand. It is found on the beautiful Coromandel Peninsula. You can reach it by driving on State Highway 25. Coroglen is about 18 kilometres south of Whitianga. It is also 26 kilometres north west of Tairua. A winding gravel road called "Tapu-Coroglen Road" connects it to Tapu. This road goes over the Coromandel Range to the west coast.
Coroglen's Past: From Gumtown to Today
Coroglen was first known as "Gumtown" in the late 1800s. It was a busy place back then. There was a sawmill that cut down kauri trees. These trees are very large and important native trees in New Zealand.
Later, Gumtown became a key spot for the kauri gum trade. Kauri gum is like a fossilized resin from kauri trees. It was used to make varnish and other products.
In the early 1900s, Gumtown had many shops. There were three stores, a bakery, and a butcher's. You could also find a bootmaker, a blacksmith, and a hotel. There were two boarding houses and a billiard saloon too.
Today, Coroglen is a quieter place. It has a famous tavern known for live music. There is also a school for kids and a pre-school for younger children. The community also enjoys a local garden.
Who Lives in Coroglen?
Coroglen is a small community. In 2018, about 129 people lived there. This was a small increase from 2013 and 2006. There are about 48 homes in the area.
Most people living in Coroglen are of European descent. Some people are also Māori, and a few are from the Pacific Islands.
Learning in Coroglen
Coroglen has its own school called Coroglen School. It is a school for both boys and girls. Students from year 1 to year 8 attend this school. The school first opened its doors in 1896.
