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Mangatainoka, New Zealand

Manawatu-Wanganui · New Zealand

Mangatainoka is a small town in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with a population of 1,990. Elevation: 328 ft (100 m). Average temperature: 54°F (12°C).

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,990 Population 1,221/sq mi density
328 ft Elevation 100 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
48.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone
$24,600 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$24,600 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $520/mo rent

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About Mangatainoka

Mangatainoka

Mangatainoka is a small settlement in the Tararua District of New Zealand's North Island. It is located on the banks of the Mangatainoka River, 5 km (3.1 mi) north of Pahiatua.

People

Population1,990
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,221/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$24,600
Per Capita$24,600
Unemployment3.0%

Housing

A
Home Value$104,000
Rent$520
Ownership72.2%
Housing Units796

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
Rain48.9 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Population1,990
Population Density1,221 / sq mi
Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Coordinates-40.4151°, 175.8635°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceManawatu-Wanganui
Average Temperature54°F (12°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation48.9 inches (1,241 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,600
Median Age43.4 years

About Mangatainoka

Mangatainoka is a small town in New Zealand (Manawatu-Wanganui) with a population of 1,990. The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet (100 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 54°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 46°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mangatainoka has a population of 1,990 with a density of 1,221 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,990
Total Population
1,221
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above New Zealand avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Mangatainoka vs New Zealand Average

The median household income in Mangatainoka is $24,600, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,600 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $473, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 183 business establishments.

Income: Mangatainoka vs New Zealand

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$24,600
67% below New Zealand avg
Per Capita Income$24,600
Avg Weekly Wage$473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below New Zealand avg
Establishments (County)183

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Mangatainoka is $104,000, 63% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $520 (55% below the national average of $1,163). 72.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 796 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,000
63% below New Zealand avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$520
55% below New Zealand avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership72.2%
Owner-Occupied72.2%
Renter-Occupied27.8%
Housing Units796

Property Tax

Mangatainoka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 46°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 328 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 46°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below New Zealand avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average46°F (8°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,221/sq mi
Coordinates-40.4151°N, 175.8635°W
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"
29% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 13, 2025.

May 13, 1990 39 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.4 22 km
Feb 19, 1990 41 km E of Palmerston North, New Zealand M6.3 22 km
Jan 20, 2014 35 km NNE of Masterton, New Zealand M6.1 28 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 114 km
Apr 11, 1993 28 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.7 94 km
Oct 4, 1990 25 km SE of Brooklyn, New Zealand M5.6 141 km
Sep 8, 1991 29 km WSW of Bulls, New Zealand M5.6 71 km
May 24, 2020 29 km WNW of Foxton, New Zealand M5.6 77 km
Mar 2, 1992 63 km N of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.5 43 km
Oct 15, 2001 21 km WSW of Hastings, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Oct 6, 1990 24 km SW of Waipawa, New Zealand M5.5 138 km
Sep 24, 2001 67 km NNE of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.4 56 km
Jun 9, 1991 38 km SSW of Patea, New Zealand M5.4 130 km
Apr 25, 2023 37 km E of Dannevirke, New Zealand M5.4 59 km
Jul 4, 2011 68 km E of Castlepoint, New Zealand M5.3 106 km
Apr 25, 2023 North Island of New Zealand M5.3 62 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 136 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 117 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km SE of Upper Hutt, New Zealand M5.3 105 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1931 N. NEW ZEALAND Eruption + Earthquake 15.0 m 261 73 km
1855 NORTHERN ISLAND Earthquake 11.0 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ruapehu (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 129 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 141 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 178 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 3.6 in Warmest
February 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.3 in
June 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
July 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
September 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
December 60°F (15°C) 4.5 in

Mangatainoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 46°F in July to 62°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Mangatainoka

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mangatainoka School
Ballance School
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Radio Stations near Mangatainoka

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2XS FM Palmerston North retro, rock MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Mangatainoka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
International Police Museum
Luttrells Gardens and Museum
Tui Brewery Museum

Libraries in Mangatainoka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ashhurst Community Library0.0
Dannevirke Community Library0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mangatainoka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albert Street Market (Saturday)

Train Stations in Mangatainoka

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mangatainoka

Golf Courses in Mangatainoka

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pahiatua Golf Club

Breweries in Mangatainoka

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tui Brewery

Airports Near Mangatainoka

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hood AirportMROMedium Airport
Palmerston North AirportPMRMedium Airport
RNZAF Base OhakeaOHAMedium Airport
Alfredton AirportSmall Airport
Dannevirke AerodromeSmall Airport
Feilding AirportSmall Airport
Foxpine AerodromeSmall Airport
Kowhai AerodromeSmall Airport
Otaki AirportSmall Airport
Papawai AirfieldSmall Airport
Taihape AirportSmall Airport
Waipukurau AirportSmall Airport

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 Mangatainoka

What is the population of Mangatainoka?

Mangatainoka has a population of 1,990 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 1,221 people per square mile, spread across 1.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Mangatainoka expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,600, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $104,000 (63% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $520 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Mangatainoka?

Mangatainoka has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 46°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches.

How is the job market in Mangatainoka?

Mangatainoka has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $473. There are 183 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Mangatainoka?

The median home value in Mangatainoka is $104,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $520. The homeownership rate is 72.2%.

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