Categories in Waitotara
Waitotara Facts
| Area | 0.1 km² |
| Population | 103 |
| Male Population | 59 (57.6%) |
| Female Population | 44 (42.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +151.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +128.9% |
| Median Age | 37.8 years (Male: 37.4, Female: 38.4) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $55,157 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -39.80000, 174.73333 |
| Postal Codes | 4549, 4588, 4592 |
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Waitotara Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 103 | 104 | 105 |
| Population Density | 656 / km² | 672 / km² | 720 / km² | 768 / km² | 1,648 / km² | 1,664 / km² | 1,680 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridWaitotara Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 128.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitotara | +151.2% | +145.2% | +128.9% |
| Taranaki | — | — | — |
| New Zealand | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Waitotara Median Age
Median Age: 37.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitotara | 37.8 yrs | 38.4 yrs | 37.4 yrs |
| Taranaki | 39.9 yrs | 40.8 yrs | 38.8 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Waitotara Population Density
Population Density: 1,648 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitotara | 103 | 62,500 m² | 1,648 / km² |
| Taranaki | 116,941 | 12,703.1 km² | 9.2 / 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
Waitotara 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.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Waitotara
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
Waitotara Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $36,447 | $43,757 | $48,141 | $54,337 | $66,429 | $66,396 | $51,228 | $55,157 |
| Total GDP | $7.5M | $9.2M | $10.2M | $11.6M | $14.6M | $14.6M | $11.5M | $12.4M |
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
Waitotara CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitotara | 918 tn | 8.92 tn | 14,693.3 tons/km² |
| Taranaki | 600,363 tn | 5.13 tn | 47.3 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
Waitotara CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 918 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.92 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 14,693.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | High (10) |
* 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/19 | 7:09 AM | 4.9 | 18.7 km | 110,850 m | 12km WNW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/18 | 12:54 AM | 4.3 | 33.4 km | 120,360 m | 28km S of Patea, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/29/17 | 11:33 PM | 4.6 | 24.9 km | 90,420 m | 18km WSW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 11/17/16 | 5:55 AM | 4 | 24 km | 122,590 m | 29km NE of Patea, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/2/16 | 11:54 PM | 4.3 | 37.6 km | 14,210 m | 31km SW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/12/16 | 12:27 AM | 4.1 | 2.4 km | 155,910 m | 20km E of Patea, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/20/15 | 12:23 AM | 4.2 | 14.9 km | 97,510 m | 23km NNW of Wanganui, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/26/12 | 9:37 AM | 4.1 | 12.1 km | 109,100 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/1/12 | 12:03 PM | 4.1 | 25.2 km | 85,300 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/17/12 | 1:05 PM | 4.7 | 21.6 km | 114,100 m | North Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Waitotara
Waitotara is a town in South Taranaki, New Zealand. Waverley is 10 km to the north-west, and Wanganui is 34 km to the south-east. State Highway 3 passes through it. The Waitotara River flows past the east side of the town. population was 66 in the 2..
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