Mākara

Mākara is a locality located at the western edge of , New Zealand, close to the shore of the Tasman Sea. The suburb is named after the Mākara Stream.
  • Type: Suburb
  • Description: locality in Wellington, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Makara”

Places of Interest

Highlights: St Matthias‘ Church (Anglican) and Makara Model School.

Church
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Cemetery
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karori West and Karori.

Neighborhood
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is a neighborhood, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Mākara.

Suburb
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is a suburb located at the western edge of the… is situated 3½ km southeast of Mākara.

Quarter
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is a quarter, which is situated 4½ km east of Mākara.

Mākara

Latitude
-41.26709° or 41° 16′ 2″ south
Longitude
174.70626° or 174° 42′ 23″ east
Elevation
40 metres (131 feet)
Open location code
4VCPPPM4+5G
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Open­Street­Map feature
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Geo­Names ID
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In Other Languages

From French to Turkish—“Mākara” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Northland and Wilton.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: St Patrick’s Church and Makara Community Hall.

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