Matua

Matua is a suburb of , in the of New Zealand's . Matua has about 5,390 residents.
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  • Type: Suburb with 5,390 residents
  • Description: suburb of Tauranga, New Zealand
  • Also known as: Matua, New Zealand

Places of Interest

Highlights include Otūmoetai Beach and Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School.

Beach

School
is a co-ed Intermediate school situated in , . The school roll is 902 as of July 2025. Ōtūmoetai Intermediate offers many technology classes, taken twice a week by the students.

School
is a state co-educational secondary school located in , . The school opened in February 1965 with 206 students from years 9 to 13 to serve the western suburbs of Tauranga.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Otūmoetai and Bellevue.

Suburb
is a suburb of in the region of . The peninsula includes both the suburb, and the neighbouring suburbs of Matua and .

Suburb
is a suburb of , in the of New Zealand's . has an athletics club which takes part in national championships.

Suburb
is a suburb of , in the of New Zealand's . is situated 2½ km southeast of Matua.

Matua

Latitude
-37.66679° or 37° 40′ 0″ south
Longitude
176.12477° or 176° 7′ 29″ east
Population
5,390
Elevation
22 metres (72 feet)
Open location code
4VJR84MF+7W
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3694830718
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­suburb
Geo­Names ID
6249347
Wiki­data ID
Q89951514
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In Other Languages

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

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Matua Community Baptist Church and Eaton Crescent Reserve.

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