Mangakino

Mangakino
Town
Interactive map of Mangakino
Coordinates: 38°22′10″S 175°46′30″E / 38.36944°S 175.77500°E / -38.36944; 175.77500
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato region
DistrictTaupō District
WardMangakino-Pouakani General Ward
Electorates
Settlements of Taupo
List
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTaupō District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
 • Mayor of TaupōJohn Funnell
 • Taupō MPLouise Upston
 • Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Area
 • Total
3.21 km2 (1.24 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
860
 • Density270/km2 (690/sq mi)

Mangakino is a small town on the banks of the Waikato River in the North Island of New Zealand. It is located close to the hydroelectric power station at Lake Maraetai, 85 kilometres (53 mi) southeast of Hamilton. The town and its infrastructure are administered as the Mangakino Pouakani ward by the Taupō District Council.