Raglan, New Zealand

For the electorate, see Raglan (New Zealand electorate).

Raglan
Whāingaroa, or Whaaingaroa[1]
Minor urban area
Mt. Karioi, Raglan and Whāingaroa Harbour
Mt. Karioi, Raglan and Whāingaroa Harbour
Map
Coordinates: 37°48′S 174°53′E / 37.800°S 174.883°E / -37.800; 174.883
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
WardRaglan Ward
CommunityRaglan Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
 • Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
Area
[2]
 • Total7.22 km2 (2.79 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[3]
 • Total4,040
 • Density560/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
3225

Raglan (Māori: Whāingaroa[4] or Rakarana)[5] is a small beachside town located 48 km (30 mi) west of Hamilton, New Zealand on State Highway 23. It is known for its surfing, and volcanic black sand beaches.

Bow St in 1911 – of these buildings, only those on the far left (Harbour View Hotel) and right (skate shop and ULO) remain, plus the building in the middle distance on the right (Shack). The street retains a grassy centre, but the roads now occupy most of it.
  1. ^ Waikato-Tainui submission – Clean Water – Consultation Document 2017
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Area was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Whāingaroa - te Aka Māori Dictionary".
  5. ^ "Rakarana - te Aka Māori Dictionary".