Himatangi Beach
| Himatangi Beach | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
| Coordinates: 40°22′18″S 175°14′06″E / 40.37167°S 175.23500°ECoordinates: 40°22′18″S 175°14′06″E / 40.37167°S 175.23500°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| Settled | Early 1700s |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.95 km2 (0.37 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 457/km2 (1,180/sq mi) |
| Time zone | NZST (UTC-12) |
| Postal code | 5551 |
| Area code(s) | Area codes 329 |
| Website | http://www.himatangi-beach.gen.nz |
Himatangi Beach is a small coastal community in the Manawatu-Wanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located 32 kilometres west of Palmerston North In the centre of the largest sand dune geographical feature in New Zealand.[1]
The community has a population of around 600, increasing to several thousand in the summer.