Ōhura
Ōhura | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Part of the Ōhura township | |
Interactive map of Ōhura | |
| Coordinates: 38°50′35″S 174°58′55″E / 38.84306°S 174.98194°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Ruapehu District |
| Ward |
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| Community | Taumarunui-Ōhura Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Ruapehu District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Ruapehu | Weston Kirton |
| • Taranaki-King Country MP | Barbara Kuriger |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.79 km2 (1.08 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 160 |
| • Density | 57/km2 (150/sq mi) |
Ōhura is a small town in the west of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located to the west of Taumarunui in the area known as the King Country, in inland Manawatū-Whanganui. It lies on the banks of the Mangaroa Stream, a tributary of the Ōhura River which is a tributary of the Whanganui River.