Piopio, New Zealand facts for kids
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Piopio
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato |
| Territorial authority | Waitomo District |
| Population
(2018 census)
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| • Total | 462 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code(s) | 07 |
Piopio is a small town in the Waitomo District. It is situated on State Highway 3 approximately 23 km from Te Kuiti.
Demographics
Piopio is in the Aria statistical area. The town is in meshblocks 1015400-900, which had a population of 462 in the 2018 census.
Education
Piopio College provides high school education for Year 7 to 13 students, with a roll of 140
Piopio School provides primary education for new entrants and Year 1 to 6 students, with a roll of 128.
Both schools are coeducational. Rolls are as of April 2023.
Notable people
- Hannah Osborne (born 1994), Olympic rower
- Merv Smith (1933–2018), broadcaster
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