Rawhitiroa

Rawhitiroa
Interactive map of Rawhitiroa
Coordinates: 39°25′26″S 174°21′57″E / 39.42389°S 174.36583°E / -39.42389; 174.36583
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki
Territorial authoritySouth Taranaki District
Ward
  • Eltham-Kaponga General Ward
  • Te Kūrae Māori Ward
CommunityEltham-Kaponga Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
 • Mayor of South TaranakiPhil Nixon
 • Whanganui MPCarl Bates
 • Te Tai Hauāuru MPDebbie Ngarewa-Packer
Area
 • Total
35.26 km2 (13.61 sq mi)
Population
 (2023 Census)
 • Total
321
 • Density9.10/km2 (23.6/sq mi)

Rawhitiroa is a locality situated in South Taranaki, New Zealand. It is positioned approximately 6.5 km east of Eltham.

According to the New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage, Rāwhitiroa translates to "long-shining sun".

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