Ruakaka, New Zealand

Northland · New Zealand

Ruakaka is a small town in Northland, New Zealand with a population of 2,830. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).

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

2,830 Population 464/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population2,830
Density464/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,830
Population Density464 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates-35.9082°, 174.4502°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceNorthland
Average Temperature58°F (14°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,937 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ruakaka

Ruakaka is a small town in New Zealand (Northland) with a population of 2,830. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Auckland.

Ruakaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average57.6°F
7% above New Zealand avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates35.9082°S, 174.4502°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.9 on Jul 1, 2011.

Feb 21, 2007 30 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M4.5 88 km
Jun 20, 2011 116 km NE of Ngunguru, New Zealand M4.5 146 km
Mar 13, 2007 26 km NNW of Coromandel, New Zealand M4.0 109 km
Feb 21, 2007 31 km NE of Murrays Bay, New Zealand M3.8 88 km
Jul 1, 2011 5 km NNW of Tamaki, New Zealand M2.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Whangarei (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Whangarei Pyroclastic cone(s) 397 m (1,302 ft) Unknown 24 km
Kaikohe-Bay of Islands Volcanic field 388 m (1,273 ft) 400 84 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 117 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 5.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 6.9 in Wettest
July 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Coldest
August 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in

Ruakaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 52°F in July to 67°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Ruakaka

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bream Bay College - - - -
Ruakākā School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ruakaka

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Beagle 88.1 alternative, funk MP3 320 kbps
The Wireless (Today's Best Country) country MP3
The Generator classic rock, hard rock MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ruakaka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Claphams Clock Museum
Mangawhai Museum
Medical Museum
Old Library Arts Centre
Packard & Pioneer Museum
Waipu Museum
Whangarei Museum

Libraries in Ruakaka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kamo Library0.0
Mangawhai Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
The Ruakaka Hub Library and Service Centre0.0
Tikipunga Library0.0
Whangarei Library0.0

Restaurants in Ruakaka

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Two Birds Restaurant

Cafes in Ruakaka

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bach Cafe
Italian Cafe

Dentists in Ruakaka

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gentle Dental

Gas Stations in Ruakaka

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GAS

Golf Courses in Ruakaka

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Waipu Golf Club

Stadiums & Teams in Ruakaka

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Airports Near Ruakaka

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kerikeri AirportKKEMedium Airport
Whangarei AirportWREMedium Airport
Dargaville AerodromeDGRSmall Airport
Kaikohe AirportKKOSmall Airport
Kaipara Flats Airport-Small Airport
Koheroa Airstrip-Small Airport
Maromaku West Airstrip-Small Airport
Maungaparenua Airstrip-Small Airport
North Shore Aerodrome-Small Airport
Omaha Flats Airport-Small Airport
Omapere Airstrip-Small Airport
Parakai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Pouerua Airstrip-Small Airport
Remuera Settlement Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruapekapeka Airstrip-Small Airport
Ruawai Aerodrome-Small Airport
Springhill Airport-Small Airport
Tahere Airstrip-Small Airport
Te Kene Airstrip-Small Airport
Toots Airstrip-Small Airport
Waiaruhe Airstrip-Small Airport
Waihou Valley Airstrip-Small Airport
Waitotehoanga Airstrip-Small Airport
Waro Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ruakaka

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
Encounter Bream Bay
Saint Pauls Anglican 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 Ruakaka

What is the population of Ruakaka?

Ruakaka has a population of 2,830 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 464 people per square mile, spread across 6.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ruakaka?

Ruakaka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

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