Patea
Patea | |
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Aerial photo of Patea | |
| Coordinates: 39°45′26″S 174°28′36″E / 39.75722°S 174.47667°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Taranaki Region |
| Territorial authority | South Taranaki District |
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| Community | Pātea Community |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | South Taranaki District Council |
| • Regional council | Taranaki Regional Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.31 km2 (2.44 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 1,320 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 4520 |
Patea (/pɑːˈtɛər/ pah-TAIR) is the third-largest town in South Taranaki District, New Zealand. It is on the western bank of the Pātea River, 61 kilometres north-west of Whanganui on State Highway 3. Hāwera is 27 km to the north-west, and Waverley 17 km to the east. The Pātea River flows through the town from the north-east and into the South Taranaki Bight.