Western Bay of Plenty District facts for kids
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Western Bay of Plenty District
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Territorial authority
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Kiwifruit orchard at Te Puke
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| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Bay of Plenty |
| Wards | Waihi Beach-Katikati Kaimai Te Puke-Maketu |
| Seat | Greerton, Tauranga |
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| • Land | 1,944.42 km2 (750.74 sq mi) |
| Population
(June 2023)
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| • Total | 60,800 |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
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Map of postcodes
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| Website | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
Western Bay of Plenty District is a territorial authority within 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 2018 census was 52,900, 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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