Takaro

Takaro
The former Guy Homestead at 16 Guy Avenue
Coordinates: 40°21′07″S 175°35′35″E / 40.352°S 175.593°E / -40.352; 175.593
CountryNew Zealand
CityPalmerston North
Local authorityPalmerston North City Council
Electoral ward
  • Te Hirawanui General Ward
  • Te Pūao Māori Ward
Area
  Land200 ha (500 acres)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
6,080
Cloverlea Milson
Westbrook, Highbury
Takaro
Papaioea
Awapuni West End Palmerston North Central

Takaro is a suburb and constituent ward of Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.

It is located east of Highbury, west of Palmerston North Hospital Area and north of the CBD. It had a resident population of 5,253 in 2013, making up 6.6% of Palmerston North's population.

The area includes Takaro Park, Kawau Stream Reserve, Clausen Reserve, Gloucester Reserve, Coronation Park, Takaro Bowling Club, Takaro Tennis Club, Masonic Court, Rose A Lea Retirement Home and Palmerston Manor Retirement Home.