Rongotea
Rongotea | |
|---|---|
Village | |
 Former Bank of New Zealand building, now a community centre and library | |
| Coordinates: 40°17′35″S 175°25′30″E / 40.293°S 175.425°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Manawatū District |
| Ward |
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| Named after | "Peaceful place", or a local chief |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Manawatū District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 700 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Rongotea is a small rural village in the Manawatū District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand on the western Manawatū Plains, approximately 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the region's main city, Palmerston North.
History
In the late 1860s, the Government put the Carnarvon Block up for sale, along with the neighbouring Sandon Block.[3]
Demographics
Rongotea is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 700 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 1,207 people per km2. It is part of the larger Awahuri statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 618 | — |
| 2013 | 627 | +0.21% |
| 2018 | 639 | +0.38% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Rongotea had a population of 639 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 21 people (3.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 246 households, comprising 336 males and 303 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female, with 141 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 114 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 279 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 111 (17.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.0% European/Pākehā, 16.9% Māori, 1.9% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 2.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.4% had no religion, 31.9% were Christian, 0.5% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (12.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 144 (28.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 45 people (9.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 252 (50.6%) people were employed full-time, 75 (15.1%) were part-time, and 21 (4.2%) were unemployed.[4]
Awahuri statistical area
Awahuri statistical area covers 124.44 km2 (48.05 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,320 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 19 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,767 | — |
| 2013 | 1,845 | +0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,046 | +2.09% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 126.36 km2 (48.79 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Awahuri had a population of 2,046 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 201 people (10.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 279 people (15.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 750 households, comprising 1,038 males and 1,011 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 42.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 423 people (20.7%) aged under 15 years, 339 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 963 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 321 (15.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 91.9% European/Pākehā, 15.0% Māori, 1.0% Pacific peoples, 1.8% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 9.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.5% had no religion, 35.8% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 264 (16.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 375 (23.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 276 people (17.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 906 (55.8%) people were employed full-time, 255 (15.7%) were part-time, and 48 (3.0%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
Rongotea School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7] with a roll of 151 as of July 2025.[8]
Kopane School, another co-educational state primary school,[9] is located east of the main township.[10] with a roll of 45.[11]
References
- ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "4. Ōhakea to Longburn – Manawatū and Horowhenua places – Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand". Teara.govt.nz. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018094–7018097 and 7018102.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Awahuri (227500). 2018 Census place summary: Awahuri
- ^ "Rongotea School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Rongotea School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Kopane School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Kopane School Official School Website". kopane.school.nz.
- ^ "Kopane School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.