Waimana

Waimana
Rural community
Map
Coordinates: 38°08′28″S 177°04′23″E / 38.141°S 177.073°E / -38.141; 177.073
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityWhakatāne District
WardTe Urewera General Ward
CommunityTāneatua Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityWhakatāne District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
Area
 • Total6.95 km2 (2.68 sq mi)
Population
 (2018 Census)[2]
 • Total195
 • Density28/km2 (73/sq mi)

Waimana is a rural valley in the Whakatāne District and Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located in the northern Te Urewera. Waimana River, originally known as Tauranga River, runs through the valley, joining the Ohinemataroa River one kilometre south-west of Tāneatua.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Area was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Census 2018 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ McGarvey, Rangi (1 March 2017). "The Waimana Valley". Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Ministry for Culture and Heritage.