Papatawa

For the statistical area, see Dannevirke § Papatawa statistical area. For the settlement in New Zealand's Catlins, see Papatowai.

Papatawa
Settlement
Interactive map of Papatawa
Coordinates: 40°19′16″S 175°55′12″E / 40.321°S 175.920°E / -40.321; 175.920
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictTararua
Ward
  • South Tararua General Ward
  • Tamaki nui-a Rua Maori Ward
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityTararua District Council
 • Regional councilHorizons Regional Council
 • Tararua MayorScott Gilmore
 • Wairarapa MPMike Butterick
 • Ikaroa-Rāwhiti MPCushla Tangaere-Manuel
Area
 • Total
109.97 km2 (42.46 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
330
 • Density3.0/km2 (7.8/sq mi)

Papatawa is a rural community in the Tararua District and Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located six kilometres north-east of Woodville, on both sides of State Highway 2.

The area has no shops, and locals use Palmerston North, Pahiatua and Dannevirke as service centres.

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