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Taupō Central
Taupō Central is the central suburb and business district of Taupō in the Waikato region of New Zealand's North Island. An eight-storey hotel was proposed in the CBD in 2018. It would have been Taupō's tallest building. As the Council had a three-storey limit at that time, consent required a decision by the Environment Court, which allowed a six-storey building in June 2020. The hotel was still unbuilt as of May 2022. Taupō Museum is located in Taupō Central. It opened in the 1970s. Demographics Taupō Central covers and had an estimated population of as of with a population density of people per km2. Taupō Centre had a population of 2,850 in the 2023 New Zealand census, an increase of 9 people (0.3%) since the 2018 New Zealand census, 2018 census, and an increase of 216 people (8.2%) since the 2013 New Zealand census, 2013 census. There were 1,425 males, 1,410 females, and 12 people of non-binary gender, other genders in 1,095 dwellings. 2.9% of people ident ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taupō
Taupō (), sometimes written Taupo, is a town located in the central North Island of New Zealand. It is situated on the edge of Lake Taupō, which is the largest freshwater lake in New Zealand. Taupō was constituted as a borough in 1953. It has been the seat of Taupō District Council since the council was formed in 1989. Taupō is the largest urban area of the Taupō District, and the second-largest urban area in the Waikato, Waikato region, behind Hamilton, New Zealand, Hamilton. It has a population of approximately Taupō is known for its natural beauty, with the surrounding area offering a range of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, fishing, skiing, and water sports. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of attractions, including the Wairakei Power Station, Huka Falls, and the Tongariro National Park. Naming The name ''Taupō'' is from the Māori language and is a shortened version of ''Taupō-nui-a-Tia''. The longer name was first given to the cliff at Pākā B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
