Kohimarama

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for the Solomon Islands village see Kohimarama, Guadalcanal
Kohimarama

Part of the suburb from the eastern headland.
Basic information
Local authority Auckland City
Population 6,339
Facilities
Surrounds
North (Hauraki Gulf)
Northeast (Hauraki Gulf)
East St Heliers
Southeast Glen Innes, Glendowie
South St Johns
Southwest Meadowbank
West Mission Bay
Northwest Mission Bay
Looking west over the Eastern Beaches, Kohimarama in the middle distance. The three beaches are: in the foreground St Heliers, then Kohimarama, lastly Mission Bay.

Kohimarama is a coastal residential Auckland City suburb, located to the east of the city.

Situated in Eastern Auckland and has a reputation as being relatively wealthy, with many of the homes having some of the best views over Auckland Harbour. According to the 2001 census, Kohimarama has a population of 6,339. Kohimarama is home to two primary and one secondary school: St Thomas' School, Kohimarama School, and Selwyn College, which has a student population of over 1,000. Conveniently located Catholic schools include St Peter's College and Baradene College of the Sacred Heart.

History of Kohimarama

It was originally known as Mission Bay, a name now given to a neighbouring suburb.[citation needed]

Association football

The football (soccer) club Eastern Suburbs AFC who compete in the Lotto Sport Italia NRFL Division 1 are based in Kohimarama.

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References

    • The Lively Capital, Auckland 1840-1865, Una Platts. Avon Fine Prints Limited New Zealand 1971.

    Coordinates: 36°51′33″S 174°50′45″E / 36.859074°S 174.845808°E / -36.859074; 174.845808

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