West Plains, New Zealand
Locality in Southland region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
West Plains is a locality in the Southland Region of New Zealand, northwest of Invercargill and north of Otatara. Ōreti River and its tributary Makarewa River flow through the plains.[3] It is part of the Southland Plains.
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West Plains | |
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Locality | |
Coordinates: 46.369°S 168.312°E / -46.369; 168.312 | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Southland region |
Territorial authority | Invercargill |
Electorates |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
• Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
• Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
• Invercargill MP | Penny Simmonds |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 87.87 km2 (33.93 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 1,760 |
• Density | 20/km2 (52/sq mi) |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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