Mayor Island / Tūhua

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Mayor Island / Tūhua
Native name:
Tūhua (Māori)
Mayor Island / Tūhua as seen from Mount Maunganui
Mayor Island / Tūhua
Mayor Island / Tūhua
Geography
LocationBay of Plenty, North Island, New Zealand
Coordinates37°17′S 176°15′E / 37.283°S 176.250°E / -37.283; 176.250
Area13 km2 (5.0 sq mi)
Highest elevation355 m (1165 ft)
Administration
New Zealand
Demographics
Population4

Mayor Island / Tūhua is a dormant shield volcano located off the Bay of Plenty coast of New Zealand's North Island. It lies 35 kilometres (22 mi) north of Tauranga and covers 13 km2 (5 sq mi).