Auroa

Auroa is a locality in southern Taranaki, New Zealand. Ōpunake is to the west, Kaponga to the northeast, and Manaia to the southeast. Mount Taranaki is directly north of Auroa.

Auroa
Coordinates: 39°29′1″S 174°2′38″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki Region
Territorial authoritySouth Taranaki District
Ward
  • Taranaki Coastal General Ward
  • Eltham-Kaponga General Ward
  • Te Kūrae Māori Ward
Community
  • Taranaki Coastal Community
  • Eltham-Kaponga Community
Electorates
  • Whanganui
  • Te Tai Hauāuru (Māori)
Government
 • Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
 • Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
Area
 • Total47.13 km2 (18.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)
 • Total270
 • Density5.7/km2 (15/sq mi)

The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "long cloud" for Auroa.

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