Takamatua
Town in Canterbury, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Takamatua, with an initial European name of 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.[3]
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Takamatua | |
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Coordinates: 43°47′0″S 172°58′15″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury Region |
District | Christchurch City |
Ward | Banks Peninsula |
Community | Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula |
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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 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 110 |
• Density | 17/km2 (45/sq mi) |
Postcode | 7581 |
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