Umawera | |
|---|---|
  Umawera | |
| Coordinates: 35°17′8″S173°34′25″E / 35.28556°S 173.57361°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Northland Region |
| District | Far North District |
Umawera is a community in Northland, New Zealand. State Highway 1 runs through the community. Mangamuka Bridge is to the northwest, and Rangiahua is to the east. [1] [2] Umawera is part of the Omahuta Forest-Horeke statistical area, which covers the upper Hokianga Harbour. For demographics of this area, see Horeke.
Umawera School is a coeducational contributing primary (years 1–6) school [3] with a roll of 30 students as of November 2021. [4]
Coordinates: 35°17′8″S173°34′25″E / 35.28556°S 173.57361°E
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