Paraparaumu Beach
Paraparaumu Beach | |
|---|---|
Town | |
Paraparaumu Beach in 2013 | |
| Coordinates: 40°53′38″S 174°58′46″E / 40.893777°S 174.979437°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Wellington Region |
| Territorial authority | Kāpiti Coast District |
| Ward | Paraparaumu Ward |
| Community | Paraparaumu Community |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Kāpiti Coast District Council |
| • Regional council | Greater Wellington Regional Council |
| • Kāpiti Coast Mayor | Janet Holborow |
| • Ōtaki MP | Tim Costley |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.12 km2 (1.98 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 9,610 |
| • Density | 1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 5032 |
| Area code | 04 |
Paraparaumu Beach is a coastal settlement on the Kāpiti Coast of New Zealand's North Island. It is located west of the main Paraparaumu township, 50 km (31 mi) north of Wellington. The area faces Kapiti Island.