Kaimata is a locality in Taranaki, New Zealand. Inglewood is about 7.5 km to the west. The Manganui River flows past to the west.[1][2] Kaimata was one of many townships established to service the dairy industry.[3]
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Coordinates: 39°9′44″S 174°17′35″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Taranaki |
District | New Plymouth District |
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• Total | 2,601 |
The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "eat raw food" for Kaimata.[4]
According to the 2013 New Zealand census, the Kaimata statistical area has a population of 2,778, an increase of 177 people since the 2006 census. There were 1,428 males and 1,353 females. Figures have been rounded and may not add up to totals.[5] The statistical area covers a large region around and to the east of Inglewood, not just the locality of Kaimata.
Kaimata School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 90 students as of March 2022.[6][7]
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