Russell
Kororāreka | |
|---|---|
Town | |
 Russell | |
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| Coordinates: 35°15′42″S 174°7′20″E / 35.26167°S 174.12222°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
| Ward | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa |
| Community | Bay of Islands-Whangaroa |
| Subdivision | Russell-Ōpua |
| Settled | Early 19th century |
| Named for | John Russell, Secretary of State for the Colonies |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Far North District Council |
| • Regional council | Northland Regional Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 km2 (1.27 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[2] | |
| • Total | 790 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 0202 |
Russell, also known by the Māori name Kororāreka, is a town in the Bay of Islands, in New Zealand's far north. It was the first permanent European settlement and seaport in New Zealand.
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