Russell, New Zealand
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Russell, also known by the Māori name Kororāreka, is a town in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's far north. It was the first permanent European settlement and seaport in New Zealand.
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Russell
Kororāreka | |
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Town | |
Coordinates: 35°15′42″S 174°7′20″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Northland Region |
District | Far North District |
Ward | Bay of Islands/Whangaroa |
Settled | Early 19th century |
Named for | John Russell, Secretary of State for the Colonies |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
• Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 790 |
• Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
Postcode | 0202 |
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