Levin, New Zealand
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Levin (/ləˈvɪn/; Māori: Taitoko) is the largest town and seat of the Horowhenua District, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located east of Lake Horowhenua, around 95 km north of Wellington and 50 km southwest of Palmerston North.
Levin
Taitoko (Māori) | |
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Coordinates: 40°37′19″S 175°17′12″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
Wards |
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Named for | William Hort Levin |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
• Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
• Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden |
• Ōtaki MP | Tim Costley |
• Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
Area | |
• Urban | 22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Urban | 19,800 |
• Urban density | 860/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
Postcode | 5510 |
Area code | 06 |
The town has a population of 19,800 (June 2023),[2] making it the 30th largest urban area in New Zealand, and third largest in Manawatū-Whanganui behind Palmerston North and Whanganui.
Levin is a service centre for the surrounding rural area, and a centre for light manufacturing.
To the west of the main town lies Lake Horowhenua, which covers some 3.9 sq/km. It is currently undergoing regeneration.