Mapua, New Zealand

Tasman District · New Zealand

Mapua is a small town in Tasman District, New Zealand with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

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

1,360 Population 203/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
59.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population1,360
Density203/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,360
Population Density203 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-41.2500°, 173.1000°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceTasman District
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation59.6 inches (1,514 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.5 inches (9 cm)

About Mapua

Mapua is a small town in New Zealand (Tasman District) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Mapua experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

60°F Jan (15°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (15°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates41.2500°S, 173.1000°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.6"
57% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

979 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jul 21, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 115 km
Aug 16, 2013 29 km SE of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.5 103 km
Jul 3, 2012 63 km S of Opunake, New Zealand M6.3 147 km
Apr 24, 2015 73 km S of Wakefield, New Zealand M6.1 90 km
May 27, 1992 21 km WSW of Blenheim, New Zealand M6.0 66 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M6.0 124 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 108 km
Jul 20, 2013 38 km ESE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 116 km
Aug 16, 2013 26 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.9 96 km
Jan 28, 1991 29 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.9 144 km
Mar 22, 1995 27 km N of Picton, New Zealand M5.8 80 km
Feb 10, 1990 90 km N of Amberley, New Zealand M5.7 129 km
Feb 15, 2023 55 km NW of Raumati Beach, New Zealand M5.7 143 km
Jan 28, 1991 27 km SSE of Westport, New Zealand M5.7 142 km
Aug 16, 2013 30 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 102 km
Jul 18, 2013 38 km E of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.5 114 km
Mar 13, 2005 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 126 km
Jan 5, 2017 36 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 103 km
Aug 16, 2013 25 km SSE of Blenheim, New Zealand M5.4 99 km
Jul 15, 2009 83 km SSW of Opunake, New Zealand M5.4 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1868 NEW ZEALAND Earthquake 3.0 m - 117 km
1913 TASMAN SEA Earthquake 1.5 m - 147 km
2013 WELLINGTON Earthquake 0.1 m - 103 km
2013 COOK STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 115 km
1855 WHARANUI Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
March 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
July 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
September 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.4 in

Mapua has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 44°F in July to 64°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Mapua

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tasman Bay Christian School - - - -
Mahana School - - - -
Mapua School - - - -
Upper Moutere School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mapua

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brian FM 105.6 Nelson NZ - AAC 128 kbps
BeachFM 106.3 00s, 60s MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Mapua

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Founders Heritage Park
Maritime museum
Motueka Museum
Nelson Classic Car Museum
Nelson Provincial Museum
Port Museum

Libraries in Mapua

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Elma Turner Library0.0
Mapua Community Library0.0
Mapua Library0.0
Motueka Library0.0
Nightingale Library Tāhunanui0.0
Richmond Library0.0
Stoke Library0.0
Wakefield Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mapua

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Nelson Farmers Market
The Nelson Market

Restaurants in Mapua

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Apple Shed
Jellyfish
Mapua Sprig and Fern
The Indian Eatery

Cafes in Mapua

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alberta's
Java Hut
Jester House Café
Moutere Hill
Playhouse Cafe & Restaurant
Rabbit Island Coffee Co.

Dentists in Mapua

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

One Dental

Gas Stations in Mapua

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

NPD
Southfuels

Golf Courses in Mapua

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tasman Golf Club

Breweries in Mapua

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Two Thumbs Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Mapua

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Mapua

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Rainbow Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Mapua

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nelson AirportNSNMedium Airport
Lake Station Airport-Small Airport
Motueka AirportMZPSmall Airport
Takaka AirportKTFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mapua

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chandrakirti Meditation Centre
Hills Community Church
Hills Community Church
Saint Paul's Lutheran Community Church
Tasman Bible Church

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 Mapua

What is the population of Mapua?

Mapua has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 203 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mapua?

Mapua has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 59.6 inches, with 3.5 inches of snow.

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