Otangarei | |
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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.
The population was 1,758 in the 2013 Census, a decrease of 498 from 2006.
Te Kura o Otangarei is a coeducational full primary (years 1-8) school with a decile rating of 1 and 91 students as of February 2017. The school offers a choice between full immersion Maori language classes, bilingual classes or mainstream education.
City RFC are based in Otangarei, Whangarei and play in the Northland Rugby Union South Zone competitions. The club colours are blue & white hoops.
City Knights (formerly Kensington Knights) are based in Otangarei, Whangarei and play in the Whangarei City & Districts rugby league competitions.
Coordinates: 35°41′34″S 174°19′9″E / 35.69278°S 174.31917°E