Piopio, New Zealand facts for kids
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Piopio
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Waikato region |
| District | Waitomo District |
| Ward | Waitomo Rural Ward |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 2.01 km2 (0.78 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 480 |
| • Density | 238.8/km2 (619/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Area code(s) | 07 |
Piopio is a small town in the Waitomo District of New Zealand. It is located on State Highway 3, about 23 kilometers from Te Kūiti.
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About Piopio's Population
Piopio is a rural town that covers about 2.01 square kilometers. In 2018, its population was 465 people. This means there were about 231 people living in each square kilometer.
The population of Piopio has changed over the years:
- In 2006, there were 468 people.
- In 2013, the population was 396.
- By 2018, it grew to 465 people.
In 2018, there were 171 households in Piopio. The town had an equal number of males and females, with 234 of each. About 25.8% of the people were under 15 years old. Also, 16.8% were 65 years or older.
Most people in Piopio identify as European or Pākehā (69.0%). A large number also identify as Māori (49.0%). Some people belong to more than one ethnic group.
When asked about religion, 56.8% of people said they had no religion. About 23.9% were Christian. Some people also followed Māori religious beliefs or other religions.
Marae in the Piopio Area
A marae is a special meeting place for Māori people. It is a very important part of Māori culture. In the Piopio area, there are several marae connected to the hapū (sub-tribes) of Ngāti Maniapoto:
- Mōkau Kohunui Marae and its meeting house, Ko Tama Tāne. These are linked to Apakura, Ngāti Kinohaku, and Waiora hapū.
- Napinapi Marae and its meeting house, Parekahoki. These are linked to Ngāti Matakore and Pare te Kawa hapū.
- Te Paemate Marae and its meeting house. These are linked to Paemate hapū.
- Mangarama Mara and its meeting house, Rongorongo. These are also linked to Apakura hapū.
Schools in Piopio
Piopio has two main schools that serve the community:
- Piopio College provides education for older students, from Year 7 to Year 13. It is a high school.
- Piopio School is for younger students, from new entrants (the youngest) up to Year 6. This is a primary school.
Both schools teach both boys and girls. The student numbers for these schools are updated regularly.
Famous People from Piopio
Some well-known people have connections to Piopio:
- Hannah Osborne (born 1994) is an Olympic rower.
- Merv Smith (1933–2018) was a famous broadcaster.
- Cortez Ratima (born 2001) is a rugby union player.
