Whatawhata

Whatawhata
Township
from SH23 bridge
Coordinates: 37°48′S 175°09′E / 37.800°S 175.150°E / -37.800; 175.150
CountryNew Zealand
RegionWaikato
DistrictWaikato District
Wards
  • Newcastle-Ngāruawāhia General Ward
  • Tai Runga Takiwaa Maaori Ward
Electorates
Government
  Territorial AuthorityWaikato District Council
  Regional councilWaikato Regional Council
  Mayor of WaikatoJacqui Church
  Taranaki-King Country MPBarbara Kuriger
  Hauraki-Waikato MPHana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke
Area
  Territorial
0.93 km2 (0.36 sq mi)
Elevation
20 m (70 ft)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Territorial
300
  Density320/km2 (840/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)

Whatawhata, previously also spelt Whata Whata, is a small town in the Waikato region on the east bank of the Waipā River, at the junction of State Highways 23 and 39, 12 km (7.5 mi) from Hamilton. Te Araroa tramping route passes through Whatawhata.