Otangarei
| Otangarei | |
|---|---|
| Basic information | |
| Local authority | Whangarei |
| Population | 1,758 (2013) |
| Surrounds | |
| Northeast | Tikipunga |
| Southeast | Kensington |
| South | Mairtown |
| Southwest | (Mount Parahaki) |
| West | Whau Valley |
| Northwest | Kamo |
Otangarei is a suburb of Whangarei, in Northland Region, New Zealand.[1]
The population was 1,758 in the 2013 Census, a decrease of 498 from 2006.[2]
Education
Te Kura o Otangarei is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 1[3] and 98 students as of July 2017.[4] The school offers a choice between full immersion Maori language classes, bilingual classes or mainstream education.[5]
Sport
Rugby
City RFC are based in Otangarei, Whangarei and play in the Northland Rugby Union South Zone competitions. The club colours are blue & white hoops.
Rugby League
City Knights (formerly Kensington Knights) are based in Otangarei, Whangarei and play in the Whangarei City & Districts rugby league competitions.
Notes
- ↑ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 24. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ↑ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place:Otangarei
- ↑ Te Kete Ipurangi schools database: Te Kura o Otangarei
- ↑ "Directory of Schools - as at 2 August 2017". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 2 August 2017.
- ↑ "Te Kura o Otangarei - 05/10/2015". Education Review Office. October 2015.
Coordinates: 35°41′34″S 174°19′9″E / 35.69278°S 174.31917°E