Alton, New Zealand

Alton
Interactive map of Alton
Coordinates: 39°39′55″S 174°26′47″E / 39.66528°S 174.44639°E / -39.66528; 174.44639
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
DistrictSouth Taranaki District
Ward
  • Pātea General Ward
  • Te Tai Tonga Māori Ward
CommunityPātea Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
 • Mayor of South TaranakiPhil Nixon
 • Whanganui MPCarl Bates
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
21.99 km2 (8.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 census)
 • Total
111
 • Density5.05/km2 (13.1/sq mi)

Alton is a small rural community in south Taranaki, in the western North Island of New Zealand. It is located between the towns of Hāwera and Pātea.