Rawhitiroa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rawhitiroa
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
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| Community | Eltham-Kaponga Community |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 18.99 km2 (7.33 sq mi) |
| Population
(2018 Census)
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 9.321/km2 (24.14/sq mi) |
Rawhitiroa is a small place in South Taranaki, New Zealand. It is located about 6.5 kilometers east of the town of Eltham.
The name Rāwhitiroa comes from the Māori language. It means "long-shining sun." This name was given by the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage.
People in Rawhitiroa
In 2018, Rawhitiroa had a population of 177 people. This number has stayed the same since 2013. There were 75 homes in the area.
There were 90 males and 87 females living there. The average age was 39.4 years old. About 22% of the people were under 15 years old.
Most people in Rawhitiroa are of European background (93.2%). About 11.9% of the people are Māori.
Many people (50.8%) said they were Christian. About 32.2% said they had no religion.
Local Culture: Marae
Rawhitiroa has a special place called Ararātā Marae. A marae is a traditional meeting ground for Māori people. It is a very important cultural place.
The Ararātā Marae belongs to the Ngāti Ruanui hapū (a smaller group or sub-tribe) called Ngāti Hawe.
Schools in Rawhitiroa
Rawhitiroa School is a school for students from Year 1 to Year 8. It teaches both boys and girls. The school currently has 41 students.
The school first opened on December 11, 1897. It was originally called Andersen Road School. The school buildings were destroyed by fire two times. This happened in 1944 and again in 1976. Each time, the school was rebuilt.
Another school, Mangamingi School, closed in 1988. Its students then joined Rawhitiroa School.
