Ōmokoroa
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Ōmokoroa is a small urban area in the Western Bay of Plenty District of New Zealand. The suburb is considered part of Greater Tauranga (contributing towards its population of 161,800), and is within the Coromandel electorate.[3] Ōmokoroa began as a small rural holiday village, but is expanding to be a commuter town, with a 25-minute drive to Tauranga City.
Ōmokoroa | |
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Coordinates: 37°40′00″S 176°01′58″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Bay of Plenty |
Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District |
Ward | Kaimai |
Community | Omokoroa Community |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial authority | Western Bay of Plenty District Council |
• Regional council | Bay of Plenty Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 5.24 km2 (2.02 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 4,770 |
• Density | 910/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Ōmokoroa urban area had a population of 3210 as of 2018, and is designated as an area of special housing growth. With the rural area to the south, it is expected to reach a population of 12,000 by 2020–2030, and is situated within the Kaimai Ward, Western Bay of Plenty. Ōmokoroa includes the urban area on the harbour side of State Highway 2, along with Youngson Road to Plummers Point Road, and parts of Old Highway Road.