Pungarehu
Pungarehu | |
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Interactive map of Pungarehu | |
| Coordinates: 39°16′42″S 173°48′26″E / 39.27833°S 173.80722°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki |
| District | South Taranaki District |
| Wards |
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| Community | Taranaki Coastal Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| • Mayor of South Taranaki | Phil Nixon |
| • New Plymouth MP | David MacLeod |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 52.99 km2 (20.46 sq mi) |
| Population (2023) | |
• Total | 396 |
| • Density | 7.47/km2 (19.4/sq mi) |
Pungarehu is a small town located on Surf Highway 45 in Taranaki, New Zealand. Pungarehu is the home of the Cape Egmont Lighthouse, situated at Taranaki's westernmost point.
The town centre is located almost 5 km from the coast line.