Takamatua
Takamatua | |
|---|---|
Takamatua Bay | |
Interactive map of Takamatua | |
| Coordinates: 43°47′0″S 172°58′15″E / 43.78333°S 172.97083°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury Region |
| District | Christchurch City |
| Ward | Banks Peninsula |
| Community | Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula |
| Electorates |
|
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Christchurch City Council |
| • Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
| • Mayor of Christchurch | Phil Mauger |
| • Banks Peninsula MP | Vanessa Weenink |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.30 km2 (2.43 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025) | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 7581 |
Takamatua, formerly known as German Bay, is a small town situated in Akaroa Harbour on Banks Peninsula in New Zealand. The main road to Akaroa (State Highway 75) passes through this locality. It is 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) north of Akaroa township.