Tokoroa, New Zealand

Waikato Region · New Zealand

Tokoroa is a small city in Waikato Region, New Zealand with a population of 14,300. Elevation: 1,135 ft (346 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

14,300 Population 2,368/sq mi density
1,135 ft Elevation 346 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
94.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Auckland Timezone

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People

Population14,300
Density2,368/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain94.0 in/yr
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Population14,300
Population Density2,368 / sq mi
Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Coordinates-38.2333°, 175.8667°
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Country🇳🇿 New Zealand
State / ProvinceWaikato Region
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 Tokoroa

Tokoroa is a small city in New Zealand (Waikato Region) with a population of 14,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,135 feet (346 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.

Climate in Tokoroa

Tokoroa has an average annual temperature of 13.8°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (19.2°C), the coldest is Jul (9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1217 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 10.2° / 29.8° 78.8
Feb 19°C / 66°F 9° / 28.6° 81.5
Mar 16.7°C / 62°F 6.9° / 26° 79.1
Apr 14.3°C / 58°F 4.9° / 23.4° 65.4
May 11.6°C / 53°F 1.6° / 19.8° 120.2
Jun 9.8°C / 50°F 1.6° / 16.8° 148.6
Jul 9°C / 48°F 0.4° / 15.8° 137.7
Aug 9.1°C / 48°F -0.2° / 16.3° 97.2
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 1.6° / 19.8° 117.0
Oct 12.9°C / 55°F 2.2° / 22.8° 104.2
Nov 15.6°C / 60°F 6.8° / 25.3° 94.6
Dec 17.9°C / 64°F 8.1° / 27.7° 93.3
Tokoroa 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 1,135 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

Elevation1,135 ft (346 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density2,368/sq mi
Coordinates38.2333°S, 175.8667°E
TimezonePacific/Auckland

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.0"
147% above New Zealand avg
Snowfall 0.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,376 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 5, 2025.

Dec 7, 2012 27 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M6.3 28 km
Jun 21, 1992 31 km NNW of Whakatane, New Zealand M6.2 106 km
Oct 25, 1999 24 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M6.2 52 km
May 18, 1999 54 km S of Otorohanga, New Zealand M5.8 72 km
Mar 25, 1992 28 km N of Whakatane, New Zealand M5.6 114 km
Jan 27, 2011 21 km NNW of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 32 km
Jul 18, 2004 20 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.6 62 km
Oct 16, 2012 8 km NE of Taupo, New Zealand M5.6 52 km
May 24, 2001 38 km WNW of Turangi, New Zealand M5.5 82 km
Nov 16, 1991 60 km NNE of Maketu, New Zealand M5.5 132 km
Jul 5, 2011 29 km W of Taupo, New Zealand M5.5 50 km
Sep 25, 1996 57 km ENE of Eltham, New Zealand M5.4 136 km
Mar 23, 1999 12 km NNW of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.4 91 km
Jul 8, 2006 34 km N of Napier, New Zealand M5.3 137 km
Aug 17, 2002 13 km W of Edgecumbe, New Zealand M5.3 77 km
Mar 17, 2023 8 km WNW of Kawerau, New Zealand M5.3 68 km
Jul 7, 2012 8 km S of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 93 km
Apr 8, 2006 20 km SE of Tokoroa, New Zealand M5.3 21 km
Aug 8, 2000 51 km ESE of Turangi, New Zealand M5.3 119 km
Jul 12, 1991 23 km ENE of Waiouru, New Zealand M5.3 126 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 82 km
2022 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 64 km
1956 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m - 74 km
1895 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 64 km
1846 LAKE TAUPO, NORTH ISLAND Unknown - - 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maroa (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Maroa Caldera(s) 897 m (2,943 ft) 180 28 km
Reporoa Caldera 592 m (1,942 ft) 1180 45 km
Okataina Lava dome(s) 1,111 m (3,645 ft) 1981 57 km
Taupo Caldera 760 m (2,493 ft) 260 66 km
Tongariro Stratovolcano(es) 1,978 m (6,490 ft) 2012 105 km
Mayor Island Shield 355 m (1,165 ft) -5060 111 km
Ruapehu Stratovolcano 2,797 m (9,177 ft) 2007 119 km
Whakaari/White Island Stratovolcano(es) 294 m (965 ft) 2019 140 km
Auckland Volcanic Field Volcanic field 260 m (853 ft) 1350 172 km
Taranaki Stratovolcano 2,518 m (8,261 ft) 1800 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 4.5 in
February 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Warmest, Driest
March 60°F (15°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
May 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
August 45°F (7°C) 5.9 in
September 49°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.8 in
December 59°F (15°C) 5.8 in

Tokoroa has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 45°F in June to 62°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (4.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Tokoroa

Institution Type Founded Website
Industry Training Works Training Centre College - ,
Te Wananga O Aotearoa College - Visit →
Toi Ohomai Te Pūkenga College - Visit →

Schools in Tokoroa

12 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tokoroa Central School - - - -
Tokoroa North School - - - -
Strathmore School - - - -
Tainui Primary School - - - -
Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Te Hiringa - - - -
David Henry School - - - -
Cargill Open Plan School - - - -
Amisfield School - - - -
Forest View High School - - - -
Tokoroa High School - - - -
Tokoroa Intermediate School - - - -
Bishop Edward Gaines Catholic School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tokoroa

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Cool Blue Taupo jazz MP3 192 kbps
Chill-Radio chill, relax AAC 48 kbps
Ski FM contemporary hits, ski mountain AAC 128 kbps

Museums in Tokoroa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
New Zealand Timber Museum
Tirau Museum

Libraries in Tokoroa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Putaruru Public Library0.0
Tokoroa Public Library0.0

Hotels in Tokoroa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mangakino Hotel

Restaurants in Tokoroa

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alberico's Italian
Mr Chopra's Indian Restaurant
Nexus Restaurant
Pizza Hut

Cafes in Tokoroa

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakehouse Cafe and Roast
KK Bakery and Cafe
Nexus Cafe
Robert Harris
Ronnies Cafe and Bakery
Rumbly Tum Cafe
Sweet Rose Espresso

Cinemas in Tokoroa

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tokoroa Cinema

Clinics in Tokoroa

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bay Audiology
Tokoroa Physiotherapy Centre

Dentists in Tokoroa

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Absolute Dental
Community Dental Clinic
JL Busfield

Veterinaries in Tokoroa

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vetora

Gas Stations in Tokoroa

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BP
BP Truck stop
Caltex Diesel stop
Challenge
Challenge!
Gull
Mobil

Banks in Tokoroa

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank of New Zealand
Kiwibank
Westpac

Golf Courses in Tokoroa

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mangakino Golf Course
Tokoroa Golf Course

Airports Near Tokoroa

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hamilton International AirportHLZMedium Airport
Rotorua Regional AirportROTMedium Airport
Taupo AirportTUOMedium Airport
Tauranga AirportTRGMedium Airport
Centennial Park Aerodrome-Small Airport
Matakana Island Airport-Small Airport
Matamata Glider AirportMTASmall Airport
Motiti Island Airport-Small Airport
Mount Tarawera Airport-Small Airport
Rangitaiki Airfield-Small Airport
Taumarunui Airport-Small Airport
Te Kowhai Airfield-Small Airport
Te Kuiti Aerodrome-Small Airport
Tokoroa AirfieldTKZSmall Airport
Turangi Airport-Small Airport
Wharepapa South Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tokoroa

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Activate Church
Balmoral Drive Gospel Chapel
Elim Christian Centre Hamilton
Grace and Truth Independent Baptist Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Living Hope Baptist Church
Saint Francis Anglican
Saint Lukes Pacific Island Church
Saint Marks Presbyterian
Saint Pauls Methodist
Saint Pius X Catholic Church / St Pius X Parish
Salvation Army Tokoroa Corps Family Worship Centre
Samoan Assembly of God
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tokoroa Seventh Day Adventist

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

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

Name Description
Aniwhaniwha 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 Tokoroa?

Tokoroa has a population of 14,300 residents and is located in New Zealand. The population density is 2,368 people per square mile, spread across 6.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tokoroa?

Tokoroa 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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