Rangitukia Facts
| Area | 169.2 km² |
| Population | 505 |
| Male Population | 275 (54.5%) |
| Female Population | 230 (45.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +10.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +8.6% |
| Median Age | 36.8 years (Male: 35.7, Female: 38) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,165 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -37.76667, 178.45000 |
| Postal Codes | 4049 |
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Rangitukia Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 459 | 449 | 465 | 471 | 505 | 506 | 501 |
| Population Density | 2.7 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 2.7 / km² | 2.8 / km² | 3 / km² | 3 / km² | 3 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridRangitukia Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 8.6% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitukia | +10% | +12.5% | +8.6% |
| Gisborne District | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Rangitukia Median Age
Median Age: 36.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitukia | 36.8 yrs | 38 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
| Gisborne District | 36.9 yrs | 38 yrs | 35.7 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Rangitukia Population Density
Population Density: 3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitukia | 505 | 169.2 km² | 3 / km² |
| Gisborne District | 45,621 | 13,931.4 km² | 3.3 / 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
Rangitukia Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 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.
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
Rangitukia Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $20,323 | $21,479 | $23,568 | $25,275 | $26,300 | $27,795 | $29,954 | $32,165 |
| Total GDP | $1.8M | $1.9M | $2.1M | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.5M | $2.8M | $3M |
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
Rangitukia CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rangitukia | 4,213 tn | 8.34 tn | 24.9 tons/km² |
| Gisborne District | 234,193 tn | 5.13 tn | 16.8 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
Rangitukia CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 4,213 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.34 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 24.9 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (9.1) |
| Landslide | 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, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/16 | 6:01 AM | 4.2 | 17.3 km | 39,400 m | 117km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/23/16 | 6:20 AM | 4.2 | 24.5 km | 10,000 m | 102km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/3/16 | 11:53 AM | 4.6 | 31.3 km | 25,660 m | 135km NNE of Gisborne, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/15 | 11:05 PM | 4.4 | 37.2 km | 13,330 m | 87km NE of Gisborne, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/11 | 5:14 PM | 4.8 | 39.9 km | 50,900 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/9/09 | 7:59 AM | 4.2 | 6.1 km | 56,700 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/17/09 | 4:14 AM | 4.2 | 15.5 km | 57,500 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 12/11/08 | 11:17 PM | 3.8 | 20.3 km | 12,000 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/18/08 | 10:27 PM | 3.9 | 29.1 km | 20,500 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/08 | 9:29 PM | 4 | 25.5 km | 51,000 m | off the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Rangitukia
Rangitukia is a small settlement 10 kilometres south of East Cape in the northeast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located close to the mouth of the Waiapu River. Rangitukia, the two main Marae are called Hinepare and John's Church is located..
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