Marokopa
Village in Waikato region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Marokopa is a rural community in Waitomo District and Waikato region of New Zealand. It is located close to the coast between Awakino and Kawhia Harbour. The meshblock includes the coastal township of Marokopa, at the mouth of the Marokopa River, and the south side of the small village of Awamarino, about 10 km (6.2 mi) upstream.[1]
Marokopa | |
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Village | |
Coordinates: 38.305°S 174.721°E / -38.305; 174.721 | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Waikato region |
Territorial authority | Waitomo District |
Ward | Rural |
Electorate | Taranaki-King Country |
Population (2018 census) | |
• Territorial | 69 |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
The area was settled by forestry workers in the 19th century. It has been predominantly a farming locale since the early 20th century. In 1911 a large dairy factory was built,[2] which mainly made butter which was shipped to Auckland. The Awamarino factory was enlarged in 1932,[3] but closed in 1937.[4] A telephone link to Te Kūiti was completed in 1914[5] and a service car[6] ran on Tuesdays and Fridays from 1920.[7] The town also had a post office,[8] a flaxmill[9] and a school (1908[10]-1982).[11] The nearest school is now Piripiri,[12] 20 km (12 mi) upstream.[13] There is a campground.[14]