Patea

Patea (/pɑːˈtɛər/ pah-TAIR) is the third-largest town in South Taranaki District, New Zealand. It is on the western bank of the Pātea River, 61 kilometres north-west of Whanganui on State Highway 3. Hāwera is 27 km to the north-west, and Waverley 17 km to the east. The Pātea River flows through the town from the north-east and into the South Taranaki Bight.

Patea
Aerial photo of Patea
Coordinates: 39°45′26″S 174°28′36″E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionTaranaki Region
Territorial authoritySouth Taranaki District
Ward
  • Pātea General Ward
  • Te Tai Tonga Māori Ward
CommunityPātea Community
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthoritySouth Taranaki District Council
  Regional councilTaranaki Regional Council
Area
  Total6.15 km2 (2.37 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)
  Total1,270
  Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
4520
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