Pamapuria facts for kids

Pamapuria is a small community located in the beautiful Northland area of New Zealand. It is found along State Highway 1. Pamapuria is about 10 kilometers east of a larger town called Kaitaia.

Who Lives in Pamapuria?

This section tells us about the people who live in Pamapuria. It uses information from official counts called censuses.

Population Changes Over Time

Pamapuria covers an area of about 3.72 square kilometers. In the 2023 New Zealand census, 171 people lived here. This was a small decrease of 3 people since the 2018 census. However, it was an increase of 36 people since the 2013 census.

There were 81 males and 90 females living in 54 homes. The average age of people in Pamapuria was 39.5 years old. This is close to the national average of 38.1 years.

• About 21% of the people were under 15 years old.
• About 17.5% were aged 15 to 29.
• About 45.6% were aged 30 to 64.
• About 17.5% were 65 years or older.

People and Cultures

People in Pamapuria come from different backgrounds. Many people identify with more than one ethnicity.

• About 42% of people were European (also known as Pākehā).
• About 79% were Māori.
• About 1.8% were Pasifika.

Most people, about 96.5%, speak English. About 26.3% of people speak the Māori language. A small number also speak Samoan or other languages. About 3.5% of people in Pamapuria were born outside New Zealand.

Many people in Pamapuria have religious beliefs. About 35% are Christian. About 10.5% follow Māori religious beliefs. Many people, about 40%, said they had no religion.

Education and Work

For those aged 15 and older, about 15.6% had a university degree. A larger group, about 60%, had a certificate or diploma after high school. About 28.9% had only high school qualifications.

The average income in Pamapuria was $29,300. This is less than the national average of $41,500.

Many people are employed. About 44.4% of people aged 15 and over worked full-time. About 17.8% worked part-time. A small number, about 2.2%, were unemployed.

Rangitihi Area Information

Pamapuria is part of a larger area called Rangitihi. This area covers about 84.54 square kilometers. In 2023, Rangitihi had an estimated population of 1,008 people.

The population of Rangitihi has also grown. It increased by 72 people since 2018. It grew by 189 people since 2013.

Pamapuria School

Pamapuria School is a school for both boys and girls. It teaches students from Year 1 to Year 8. As of February 2024, the school had 107 students.

The school first opened in 1884. It was originally set up as a "native school." This type of school was created to educate Māori children in the past.