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Country
  
New Zealand

Territorial authority
  
Tauranga District

Population
  
2,547 (2013)

Region
  
Bay of Plenty

Ward
  
Kaimai

Local time
  
Saturday 3:10 AM

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Weather
  
17°C, Wind SW at 10 km/h, 85% Humidity

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Omokoroa is a small urban area in the Western Bay of Plenty District of New Zealand. The suburb is considered part of Greater Tauranga (contributing towards its population of 134,400), and is within the Bay of Plenty electorate. Omokoroa began as a small rural holiday village, but is expanding to be a commuter town, with a 25-minute drive to Tauranga City. Omokoroa itself has a population of 2547 (2013) census but is now nearer 3000 being now designated as an area of special housing growth.It is expected to reach a population of 12,000 by 2020/2030, and is situated within the Kaimai Ward, WBOPDC.

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Map of Omokoroa, New Zealand

Omokoroa includes the urban area on the harbour side of State Highway 2, along with Youngson Road to Plummers Point Road, and parts of Old Highway Road.

Communication

The postcodes for the area are:

  • 3114 - Railway line to harbour edge
  • 3172 - Railway line towards SH2
  • The dialing prefix(es) for the town are

  • (+64) 7 548
  • Education

    The local primary school on the Omokoroa Peninsua is Omokoroa Point School (full primary) with Omokoroa No. 1 School on Plummers Point Road. The nearest zoned secondary schools in the area are Otumoetai College, Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Girls' College. Other options include Katikati College and Bethlehem College(Private).

    Shopping

    The closest shopping to the town is the 'The Point' which includes Fresh Choice Supermarket. Excellent Medical Facilities are adjacent and include Doctors;Dentist;Physiotherapy and Gym;Opticians; Pharmacy and Chiropractor.

    References

    Omokoroa Wikipedia