Categories in Putaruru
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationClothing storesJustice of the PeaceConstruction of buildingsElectrical Installation ServicePlumbing installation and repairPrimary and elementary schoolsBars, pubs and tavernsCafesGrocery stores and supermarketsMeal TakeawayRestaurantsFurniture storesNurseries and garden suppliesBanksInvestment CompanyTrust CompanyBeauty salonsHair SalonBack OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness Support & OutsourcingBusiness to Business ServiceReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsDepartment storesLiquor StorePharmacyShoppingShopping otherGymPublic parksLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Putaruru
Putaruru Facts
| Area | 2.6 km² |
| Population | 3,113 |
| Male Population | 1,496 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 1,617 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -1.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +-0.0% |
| Median Age | 38.2 years (Male: 37.7, Female: 38.7) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $30,488 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 7 |
| Neighborhoods | Putaruru, Waotu, Tokoroa, Flagstaff, South Waikato |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -38.04822, 175.78021 |
| Postal Codes | 3411, 3443 |
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Putaruru Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,160 | 3,046 | 3,114 | 3,066 | 3,113 | 3,104 | 3,063 |
| Population Density | 1,233.2 / km² | 1,188.7 / km² | 1,215.2 / km² | 1,196.5 / km² | 1,214.8 / km² | 1,211.3 / km² | 1,195.3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridPutaruru Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 0% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putaruru | -1.5% | +2.2% | +0% |
| Waikato | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Putaruru Median Age
Median Age: 38.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putaruru | 38.2 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 37.7 yrs |
| Waikato | 38 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 37 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Putaruru Population Density
Population Density: 1,215 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putaruru | 3,113 | 2.563 km² | 1,215 / km² |
| Waikato | 431,484 | 34,877.4 km² | 12.4 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Putaruru Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Putaruru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Putaruru
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Putaruru Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,285 | $18,187 | $18,389 | $25,126 | $25,680 | $27,944 | $28,717 | $30,488 |
| Total GDP | $106.6M | $96.1M | $95.6M | $132.3M | $136.2M | $147.1M | $147.1M | $156M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Putaruru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Putaruru | 26,072 tn | 8.38 tn | 10,174.3 tons/km² |
| Waikato | 2,637,485 tn | 6.11 tn | 75.6 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Putaruru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 26,072 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.38 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,174.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/18 | 1:15 PM | 4.3 | 27.3 km | 164,760 m | 13km ENE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/21/18 | 5:00 PM | 4.4 | 27.6 km | 197,250 m | 13km E of Tokoroa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/6/14 | 2:43 PM | 3.9 | 32.6 km | 6,000 m | 7km NW of Matamata, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/14 | 2:48 AM | 3.7 | 4.5 km | 311,610 m | 20km N of Tokoroa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/16/13 | 10:49 PM | 4.1 | 18.2 km | 231,641 m | 14km NE of Tokoroa, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/6/12 | 5:06 AM | 4.2 | 21.5 km | 209,200 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/12 | 1:52 AM | 4.6 | 23.6 km | 207,900 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/1/12 | 2:51 PM | 4.4 | 21.5 km | 201,400 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/12 | 3:48 PM | 4.3 | 15.1 km | 189,300 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 10/11/11 | 5:47 AM | 4 | 20.4 km | 181,700 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Putaruru
Putaruru is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. It is on the Oraka River 65 kilometres south-east of Hamilton. The correct form of the name is thought to be the Māori word Putaaruru – "To come forth like a ruru (morepork..
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