Katikati, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Katikati is a small city in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 5,420. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

5,420 Population 4/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
104.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population5,420
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain104.5 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population5,420
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates-37.5500°, 175.9167°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation104.5 inches (2,655 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Katikati

Katikati is a small city in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 5,420. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Katikati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 104.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above New Zealand avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,299.8 sq mi (3,366.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.5500°S, 175.9167°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.5"
175% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.77"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 15, 1994 83 km NNE of Opotiki, New Zealand M6.5 145 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 99 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 128 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 85 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 138 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 127 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 95 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 133 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 106 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 72 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 122 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 123 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 126 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 80 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 86 km
Sep 29, 2010 126 km ENE of Tairua, New Zealand M5.4 147 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 91 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 84 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 82 km
Mar 31, 1994 34 km NE of Murupara, New Zealand M5.2 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 140 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mayor Island (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 42 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 82 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 98 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 103 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 111 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 118 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 141 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 180 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
June 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.5 in
August 49°F (10°C) 6.8 in Wettest
September 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 5.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in

Katikati has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 49°F in June to 66°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Katikati

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Katikati Primary School - - - -
Katikati College - - - -
Matahui School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Katikati

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Sub FM deep house, drum 'n' bass MP3 192 kbps
Gaia FM (New Zealand) celtic, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
RadiJohan decades, eclectic MP3 128 kbps
Radio Te Aroha 88FM community, oldies MP3 128 kbps
The Rhythm 89FM alternative, local AAC

Museums in Katikati

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Heritage museum
Te Aroha District Museum
The Historic Village
Tramway Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Katikati

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Former Katikati Library0.0
Greerton library0.0
Library0.0
Library and Service Centre0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Te Aroha Library0.0
Waihi Library0.0
Waihi Public Library0.0

Restaurants in Katikati

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ambra Restaurant and Bar
Mehtab Indian Restaurant
Porta Leza Restaurant
Talisman
Twickenham Restaurant and Bar

Cafes in Katikati

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angkor Wat Bakery and Cafe
Common Ground
Little Eat Elee Cafe
Robert Harris
SY Bakehouse Cafe
The Balcony Cafe
The Busy Baker

Monuments in Katikati

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

George Vesey Stewart Memorial

Dentists in Katikati

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gentle Dental Katikati

Gas Stations in Katikati

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
Caltex Katikati

Banks in Katikati

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Westpac

Golf Courses in Katikati

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairview Estate

Airports Near Katikati

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Pauanui Aerodrome-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport
Whitianga AirportWTZSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Katikati

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Carisbrook Bible Chapel
Katikati Christian Centre
Katikati Community Baptist Church
Katikati Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Pope Pius X1
Saint Pauls Presbyterian Church
Saint Peters Anglican Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Katikati

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Katikati.

Name Description
Wairoa Falls

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Auckland

🇳🇿 About New Zealand

Capital Wellington
Population 4,885,500
Area 268,680 km²
GDP (USD) $255,194,972,673
GDP per capita $49,076
HDI 0.939
Life expectancy 83.0 years
Internet users 96.2%
Urban population 83.9%
Currency NZD (Dollar)
Languages English, Māori, New Zealand Sign Language
Calling code +64
TLD .nz
Driving side left

Public Holidays in New Zealand

23 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 Day after New Year's Day Day after New Year's Day
Jan 19 Wellington Anniversary Day Wellington Anniversary Day
Jan 26 Auckland Anniversary Day Auckland/Northland Anniversary Day
Feb 2 Nelson Anniversary Day Nelson Anniversary Day
Feb 6 Waitangi Day Waitangi Day
Mar 9 Taranaki Anniversary Day Taranaki Anniversary Day
Mar 23 Otago Anniversary Day Otago Anniversary Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 7 Southland Anniversary Day Southland Anniversary Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Jun 1 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Jul 10 Matariki Matariki
Sep 28 Canterbury (South) Anniversary Day Dominion Day
Oct 23 Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day Hawke's Bay Anniversary Day
Oct 26 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 2 Marlborough Anniversary Day Marlborough Anniversary Day
Nov 13 Canterbury Anniversary Day Canterbury (North & Central) Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Chatham Islands Anniversary Day Chatham Islands Anniversary Day
Nov 30 Westland Anniversary Day Westland Anniversary Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 Boxing Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katikati

What is the population of Katikati?

Katikati has a population of 5,420 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,299.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Katikati?

Katikati enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 104.5 inches.

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