Lepperton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lepperton
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | New Plymouth District |
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| Community | Waitara Community |
| Electorates |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.26 km2 (0.49 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 390 |
| • Density | 310/km2 (802/sq mi) |
Lepperton is a small village located in the northern part of Taranaki, New Zealand. It's about 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) inland from the town of Waitara. You can find it near the Waitara River and not far from State Highway 3A, which connects Inglewood to Waitara.
People in Lepperton
Lepperton is considered a rural settlement. In 2018, about 405 people lived there. This was a good increase from 2013, when 324 people lived in the village, and even more from 2006, when the population was 300.
About 91% of the people in Lepperton are of European descent (also known as Pākehā). Around 15% are Māori, and smaller numbers are from Pacific Islands or Asia. Many people in Lepperton (about 58%) say they don't have a religion, while about 29% are Christian.
Kairoa Pa: A Historic Site
Near Lepperton, there's an important historical place called Kairoa Pa. A "pa" is a traditional Māori fortified village or settlement. Kairoa Pa was a significant center for local Māori communities long ago.
It's also where the Whakaahurangi track begins. This track was an old pathway that connected the northern and southern parts of Taranaki. It was used for travel and trade before British settlers arrived in the area.
Lepperton's Climate
The weather in Lepperton is generally mild. It has warm summers and cool, wet winters. The warmest months are January and February, with average temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius (about 63 degrees Fahrenheit). The coolest months are July and August, with averages around 9-10 degrees Celsius (about 48-50 degrees Fahrenheit). Lepperton gets a fair amount of rain throughout the year, with the most rain falling in the winter months.
| Climate data for Lepperton, New Zealand | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 17 (63) |
17 (63) |
16 (61) |
14 (57) |
12 (54) |
10 (50) |
9 (48) |
10 (50) |
11 (52) |
12 (54) |
14 (57) |
16 (61) |
13 (55) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 103 (4.1) |
92 (3.6) |
105 (4.1) |
124 (4.9) |
145 (5.7) |
149 (5.9) |
158 (6.2) |
139 (5.5) |
111 (4.4) |
117 (4.6) |
120 (4.7) |
119 (4.7) |
1,481 (58.3) |
| Source: Weatherbase | |||||||||||||
Education in Lepperton
Lepperton has its own school, called Lepperton School. It's a primary school for both boys and girls, teaching students from Year 1 to Year 6. The school first opened its doors in 1870, making it a long-standing part of the community. As of 2024, it has about 190 students.
