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 | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| City | Palmerston North |
| Local authority | Palmerston North City Council |
| Electoral ward |
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| Area | |
| • Land | 200 ha (500 acres) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 6,080 |
| Cloverlea | Milson | |
| Westbrook, Highbury |
Takaro
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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.