Oropi, New Zealand

Bay of Plenty · New Zealand

Oropi is a small town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand with a population of 2,520. Elevation: 1,053 ft (321 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

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

2,520 Population 10/sq mi density
1,053 ft Elevation 321 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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About Oropi

Oropi

Oropi is a rural settlement located in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island of New Zealand. It is located 20 kilometres south of Tauranga and 43 kilometres north of Rotorua.

People

Population2,520
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Population2,520
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Coordinates-37.8395°, 176.1611°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceBay of Plenty
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation94.0 inches (2,388 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.2 inches (0 cm)

About Oropi

Oropi is a small town in New Zealand (Bay of Plenty) with a population of 2,520. The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet (321 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Oropi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 94.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,053 feet.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below New Zealand avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area252.0 sq mi (652.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates37.8395°S, 176.1611°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.84"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,498 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 M6.5 135 km
Aug 10, 1993 42 km WNW of Gisborne, New Zealand M6.4 143 km
Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 66 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 101 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 64 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 122 km
Aug 18, 1999 74 km N of Opotiki, New Zealand M5.7 117 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 73 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 35 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 75 km
May 5, 2023 82 km NNE of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 116 km
Mar 22, 1990 115 km NE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.6 137 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 89 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 82 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 100 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 133 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 56 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 140 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 48 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1910 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Meteorological 1.5 m 1 130 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 110 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 122 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 108 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Okataina (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 43 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 63 km
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 65 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 66 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 97 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 110 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 154 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 155 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Warmest
March 59°F (15°C) 6.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
May 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in
June 45°F (7°C) 6.3 in
July 45°F (7°C) 6.7 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 6.9 in Wettest
September 49°F (9°C) 6.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 5.5 in
November 55°F (13°C) 5.2 in
December 59°F (15°C) 6.1 in

Oropi has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 45°F in July to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Oropi

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oropi School - - - -
Pyes Pa School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oropi

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 Oropi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Classic Flyers Aviation Museum
Kevs Museum
The Elms - Te Papa Tauranga
The Historic Village
The Lion & Tusk Museum
Village Radio

Libraries in Oropi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Greerton library0.0
Library0.0
Library and Service Centre0.0
Mount Maunganui Library0.0
Omokoroa Library0.0
Papamoa Beach Library/ Toys0.0
Papamoa Library0.0
Western Bay of Plenty District Council and Library0.0

Zoos in Oropi

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marshalls Animal Park

Golf Courses in Oropi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ngawaro Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Oropi

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Oropi

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Galatea Airfield-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Te Aroha Airfield-Small Airport
Thames AerodromeTMZSmall Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Waihi Beach Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
9
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Oropi

9 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Oropi.

Name Description
Marshalls Falls
McLaren Falls
Ngatuhoa Falls
Te Rere o Ōmanawa / Ōmanawa Falls
Whataroa Falls
Whataroa Falls
Whataroa Falls
Whataroa Falls
Whataroa 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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What is the population of Oropi?

Oropi has a population of 2,520 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 252.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oropi?

Oropi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 94.0 inches.

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