kids encyclopedia robot

Pungapunga River facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Pungapunga River
Pungapunga River is located in New Zealand
Pungapunga River
Native name Pungapunga
Country New Zealand
Region Manawatū-Whanganui
District Ruapehu
Physical characteristics
Main source Hauhungaroa
Hauhungaroa Range
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
38°50′2″S 175°33′40″E / 38.83389°S 175.56111°E / -38.83389; 175.56111
River mouth Whanganui River
Manunui
172 m (564 ft)
38°53′30″S 175°20′0″E / 38.89167°S 175.33333°E / -38.89167; 175.33333
Length 22 km (14 mi)
Basin features
Progression Pungapunga RiverWhanganui River
River system Whanganui River

The Pungapunga River is a river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows predominantly southwest from the southeastern foothills of the Hahungaroa Range, reaching the Whanganui River 5 kilometres (3 mi) east of Taumarunui.

kids search engine
Pungapunga River Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.