Ngamatapouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ngamatapouri
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
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| Community | Pātea Community |
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Ngamatapouri is a small country area in New Zealand. It is located in the Taranaki Region, in the valley of the Waitōtara River. This quiet place is about 47 kilometers (around 29 miles) north of Waitōtara village. The city of Wanganui is about 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) to the southeast. The main road leading to the local school is paved.
The name Ngāmatapōuri comes from the Māori language. It means "the black teals," which are a type of duck.
Life in Ngamatapouri mostly happens around the local school. The people living here mainly work in pastoral farming, raising sheep and beef cattle.
About the People of Ngamatapouri
Ngamatapouri is part of a larger area called Mangawhio. This area covers about 1368.63 square kilometers (528.43 square miles).
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| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
| 2006 | 729 | — |
| 2013 | 747 | +0.35% |
| 2018 | 723 | −0.65% |
In 2018, the Mangawhio area had a population of 723 people. This was a small decrease from 2013 and 2006. There were 276 households. For every 100 females, there were about 124 males.
The average age of people in Mangawhio was 36.6 years. This is close to the national average of 37.4 years.
- About 25% of the people were under 15 years old.
- About 15% were aged 15 to 29.
- About 48% were aged 30 to 64.
- About 11% were aged 65 or older.
Most people (88%) identified as European or Pākehā. About 14% identified as Māori. Smaller groups included Pacific peoples (2.1%) and Asian (4.6%). People could choose more than one ethnicity.
About 10% of the people were born outside New Zealand. This is lower than the national average of 27%.
When asked about religion, nearly half (47.3%) said they had no religion. About 38% were Christian. A small number followed Māori religious beliefs, Hindu, or Buddhist faiths.
For adults aged 15 and over:
- About 14% had a university degree or higher.
- About 24% had no formal school qualifications.
- The average income was $34,600, which was a bit higher than the national average of $31,800.
- Most adults (about 60%) worked full-time. About 17% worked part-time, and a small number (1.7%) were unemployed.
Education in Ngamatapouri
Ngamatapouri School is a school for students from Year 1 to Year 8 (ages 5-13). As of 2024, it has about 30 students. The school first opened around the year 1900. It was originally known as Marohema School, and later as Makakaho Junction School, before becoming Ngamatapouri School.
