Otamatea

Otamatea
Interactive map of Otamatea
Coordinates: 39°54′27″S 175°01′20″E / 39.90750°S 175.02222°E / -39.90750; 175.02222
CountryNew Zealand
CityWhanganui
Local authorityWhanganui District Council
Area
 • Land270 ha (670 acres)
Population
 (June 2025)
 • Total
1,920
 • Density710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
HospitalsKowhainui Hospital
Brunswick
Westmere
Omatea
Aramoho
Springvale St Johns Hill

Otamatea is a residential suburb of Whanganui, New Zealand. Otamatea is under the local governance of the Whanganui District Council.

Otamatea is located on the northwestern edge of the Whanganui urban area, straddling State Highway 3 for approximately 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Virginia Lake.