Western Bay of Plenty District facts for kids
| Western Bay of Plenty District | |
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| Territorial authority | |
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty Region |
| District | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
| Wards | Waihi Beach, Katikati, Kaimai, Te Puke, Maketu. |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,120.675 km2 (818.797 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2016) | |
| • Total | 47,800 |
| • Density | 22.540/km2 (58.38/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NZST (UTC+12) |
| • Summer (DST) | NZDT (UTC+13) |
| Postcode(s) | Map of postcodes |
| Website | District Council |
The Western Bay of Plenty District is a municipality in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand. The district envelops Tauranga City by land, and includes Matakana Island, at the entrance to Tauranga Harbour.
Population
The district's population at the June 2016 census was 47,800, of whom 16% are Maori. Of these, 1773 live in Waihi Beach, 3579 in Katikati, and 7080 in Te Puke. The district has a land area of 2,120.675 km² (818.797 sq mi).
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