Rongotea
Rongotea | |
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Village | |
 Former Bank of New Zealand building, now a community centre and library | |
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| Coordinates: 40°17′35″S 175°25′30″E / 40.293°S 175.425°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Manawatū District |
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| Named after | "Peaceful place", or a local chief |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Manawatū District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 700 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi) |
Rongotea is a small rural village in the Manawatū District of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand on the western Manawatū Plains, approximately 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the region's main city, Palmerston North.
History
[edit]In the late 1860s, the Government put the Carnarvon Block up for sale, along with the neighbouring Sandon Block.[3]
Demographics
[edit]Rongotea is defined by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.58 km2 (0.22 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 700 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 1,207 people per km2. It is part of the larger Awahuri statistical area.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 618 | — |
| 2013 | 627 | +0.21% |
| 2018 | 639 | +0.38% |
| Source: [4] | ||
Rongotea had a population of 639 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (1.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 21 people (3.4%) since the 2006 census. There were 246 households, comprising 336 males and 303 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.11 males per female, with 141 people (22.1%) aged under 15 years, 114 (17.8%) aged 15 to 29, 279 (43.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 111 (17.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 92.0% European/Pākehā, 16.9% Māori, 1.9% Pacific peoples, 1.9% Asian, and 2.8% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 55.4% had no religion, 31.9% were Christian, 0.5% were Buddhist and 0.9% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 63 (12.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 144 (28.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 45 people (9.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 252 (50.6%) people were employed full-time, 75 (15.1%) were part-time, and 21 (4.2%) were unemployed.[4]
Awahuri statistical area
[edit]Awahuri statistical area covers 124.44 km2 (48.05 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,320 as of June 2024,[5] with a population density of 19 people per km2.
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1,767 | — |
| 2013 | 1,845 | +0.62% |
| 2018 | 2,046 | +2.09% |
| Source: [6] | ||
Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 126.36 km2 (48.79 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Awahuri had a population of 2,046 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 201 people (10.9%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 279 people (15.8%) since the 2006 census. There were 750 households, comprising 1,038 males and 1,011 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.03 males per female. The median age was 42.0 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 423 people (20.7%) aged under 15 years, 339 (16.6%) aged 15 to 29, 963 (47.1%) aged 30 to 64, and 321 (15.7%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 91.9% European/Pākehā, 15.0% Māori, 1.0% Pacific peoples, 1.8% Asian, and 2.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
The percentage of people born overseas was 9.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.5% had no religion, 35.8% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.1% were Muslim, 0.3% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.
Of those at least 15 years old, 264 (16.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 375 (23.1%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $36,400, compared with $31,800 nationally. 276 people (17.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 906 (55.8%) people were employed full-time, 255 (15.7%) were part-time, and 48 (3.0%) were unemployed.[6]
Education
[edit]Rongotea School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[7] with a roll of 153 as of March 2025.[8]
Kopane School, another co-educational state primary school,[9] is located east of the main township.[10] with a roll of 45.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ "4. Ōhakea to Longburn – Manawatū and Horowhenua places – Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand". Teara.govt.nz. 1 May 1987. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7018094–7018097 and 7018102.
- ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Awahuri (227500). 2018 Census place summary: Awahuri
- ^ "Rongotea School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Rongotea School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
- ^ "Kopane School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
- ^ "Kopane School Official School Website". kopane.school.nz.
- ^ "Kopane School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.