Levin, New Zealand
Levin
Taitoko (Māori) | |
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Intersection of Queen and Oxford Streets | |
| Coordinates: 40°37′19″S 175°17′12″E / 40.62194°S 175.28667°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
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| Named after | William Hort Levin |
| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden |
| • Ōtaki MP | Tim Costley |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer |
| Area | |
| • Urban | 22.91 km2 (8.85 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
| • Urban | 20,400 |
| • Urban density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 5510 |
| Area code | 06 |
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Levin (/ləˈvɪn/; Māori: Taitoko) is the largest town and seat of the Horowhenua District, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It is located east of Lake Horowhenua, around 95 km (59 mi) north of Wellington and 50 km (31 mi) southwest of Palmerston North.
The town has a population of 20,400 (June 2024), making it the 30th largest urban area in New Zealand, and third largest in Manawatū-Whanganui behind Palmerston North and Whanganui.
Levin is a service centre for the surrounding rural area, and a centre for light manufacturing.
To the west of the main town lies Lake Horowhenua, which covers some 3.9 km2 (1.5 sq mi). It is currently undergoing regeneration.