Omarumutu

Omarumutu
Locality
Interactive map of Omarumutu
Coordinates: 37°59′13″S 177°23′56″E / 37.987°S 177.399°E / -37.987; 177.399
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District
WardWaioeka-Waiōtahe-Otara Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
 • Mayor of ŌpōtikiDavid Moore
 • East Coast MPDana Kirkpatrick
 • Waiariki MPRawiri Waititi
Area
 • Total
14.21 km2 (5.49 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
174
 • Density12.2/km2 (31.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
3197

Omarumutu is a community in the Ōpōtiki District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island, located near the mouth of the Waiaua River. The area includes large tracts of Māori freehold land. Neighbouring localities are Opape, on the coast 2 km (1.2 mi) to the east, and Waiaua, 2 km (1.2 mi) inland.