Turakina

Turakina is an old Māori settlement situated southeast of city on the of . Turakina village derives its name from the , which cut its passage to the sea from a source south of Waiouru.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: locality in Rangitikei District, Manawatū-Whanganui Region, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Lethbridge” and “Turakina, New Zealand”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rātana Pā and Whangaehu.

Village
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, or Ratana Community, is a town in the… is situated 3½ km west of Turakina.

Hamlet
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is a settlement in the … is situated 6 km northwest of Turakina.

Village
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is a settlement located in the southwestern… is situated 7 km southwest of Turakina.

Turakina

Latitude
-40.04762° or 40° 2′ 51″ south
Longitude
175.21387° or 175° 12′ 50″ east
Elevation
23 metres (75 feet)
Open location code
4VFQX627+XG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 281136318
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2180747
Wiki­data ID
Q7853672
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Turkish—“Turakina” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Turakina”
  • Dutch: “Turakina”
  • French: “Turakina”
  • German: “Turakina”
  • Romanian: “Turakina”
  • Turkish: “Turakina”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Bonny Glen and Makirikiri South.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Cameron Park and Turakina School.

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