Mangaore
Settlement in Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand
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Mangaore is a small town in the district of Horowhenua, in the southwestern North Island of New Zealand. It is located 4 kilometres southeast of Shannon.
Mangaore | |
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Rural settlement | |
 Interactive map of Mangaore | |
| Coordinates: 40.573°S 175.448°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui region |
| Territorial authority | Horowhenua District |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Horowhenua District Council |
| • Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
| • Horowhenua Mayor | Bernie Wanden[1] |
| • Rangitīkei MP | Suze Redmayne[2] |
| • Te Tai Hauāuru MP | Debbie Ngarewa-Packer[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2025)[5] | |
• Total | 90 |
| • Density | 23/km2 (59/sq mi) |
Mangaore Reserve is a park with several sections, one containing Mangaore Hall, and another with walking tracks in an area called "Snake Gully".[6] The hall is run by a local residents association, and can hold up to 200 people.[7]
The town was the headquarters for the construction of the Mangahao Power Station in 1919–1924.[8]
Demographics
Mangaore is described by Stats NZ as a rural settlement, which covers 3.94 km2 (1.52 sq mi).[4] It had an estimated population of 90 as of June 2025,[5] with a population density of 23 people per km2. It is part of the larger Miranui statistical area.[9]
Mangaore had a population of 90 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2018 census, and an increase of 12 people (15.4%) since the 2013 census. There were 48 males and 45 females in 33 dwellings.[12] 3.3% of people identified as LGBTIQ+. The median age was 35.5 years (compared with 38.1 years nationally). There were 18 people (20.0%) aged under 15 years, 12 (13.3%) aged 15 to 29, 45 (50.0%) aged 30 to 64, and 12 (13.3%) aged 65 or older.[10]
People could identify as more than one ethnicity. The results were 90.0% European (Pākehā), 33.3% Māori, 6.7% Pasifika, and 3.3% Asian. English was spoken by 100.0%, and Māori by 16.7%. The percentage of people born overseas was 6.7, compared with 28.8% nationally.[10]
Religious affiliations were 13.3% Christian, and 3.3% other religions. People who answered that they had no religion were 76.7%, and 6.7% of people did not answer the census question.[10]
Of those at least 15 years old, 6 (8.3%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, 45 (62.5%) had a post-high school certificate or diploma, and 21 (29.2%) people exclusively held high school qualifications. The median income was $36,900, compared with $41,500 nationally. 6 people (8.3%) earned over $100,000 compared to 12.1% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was 39 (54.2%) full-time, 6 (8.3%) part-time, and 3 (4.2%) unemployed.[10]