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|subdivision_name = [[New Zealand]] |
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|subdivision_type1= Region |
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|subdivision_name1= [[Otago]] |
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|subdivision_name2= [[Clutha District]] |
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|subdivision_type3= Ward |
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|subdivision_name3= Catlins |
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|seat_type = Electorates |
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|seat = {{ubl|[[Southland (New Zealand electorate)|Southland]]|[[Te Tai Tonga]] (Māori)}} |
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|leader_title = {{nowrap|Territorial authority}} |
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|leader_name = [[Clutha District Council]] |
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|leader_title1 = Regional council |
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|leader_name1 = [[Otago Regional Council]] |
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|leader_title2 = [[Mayor of Clutha]] |
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|leader_title3 = [[Southland (New Zealand electorate)|Southland MP]] |
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|leader_title4 = [[Te Tai Tonga|Te Tai Tonga MP]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Pounawea''' is a small town in [[The Catlins]], an area of the southern [[South Island]] of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southwest of [[Owaka]], at the mouth of the [[Catlins River]].<ref>{{cite map|url=https://www.topomap.co.nz/NZTopoMap/nz16320/Pounawea/Otago|title=Pounawea, Otago|publisher=NZ Topomap|first=Gavin|last=Harriss|date=November 2021}}</ref> It is a popular holiday spot with a seasonal population, there are numerous [[Bach (New Zealand)|cribs]] (holiday homes) at the settlement. |
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==Demographics== |
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Pounawea is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers {{Convert|0.37|km2||abbr=on}},<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787| access-date=24 January 2022|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Pounawea|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Pounawea|y}}|R}}/0.37|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. It is part of the much larger [[The Catlins#Catlins statistical area|Catlins statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|catlins|Catlins}}</ref> |
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{{Historical populations|2006|54|2013|63|2018|51|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}} |
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Pounawea had a population of 51 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 12 people (−19.0%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and a decrease of 3 people (−5.6%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 24 households, comprising 24 males and 30 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.8 males per female. The median age was 55.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (11.8%) aged under 15 years, 3 (5.9%) aged 15 to 29, 30 (58.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (29.4%) aged 65 or older. |
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Ethnicities were 94.1% European/[[Pākehā]], 5.9% [[Māori people|Māori]], 5.9% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pasifika]], 5.9% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]], and 5.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity. |
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Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.8% had no religion, 41.2% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], and 5.9% were [[Buddhism in New Zealand|Buddhist]]. |
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Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (6.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 9 (20.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (13.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (53.3%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (13.3%) were part-time.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7029113}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 08:54, 28 September 2024
Pounawea | |
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| Coordinates: 46°29′S 169°42′E / 46.483°S 169.700°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha District |
| Ward | Catlins |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Bryan Cadogan |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024)[2] | |
• Total | 50 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
Pounawea is a small town in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southwest of Owaka, at the mouth of the Catlins River.[3] It is a popular holiday spot with a seasonal population, there are numerous cribs (holiday homes) at the settlement.
Demographics
[edit]Pounawea is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi),[1] and had an estimated population of 50 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 135 people per km2. It is part of the much larger Catlins statistical area.[4]
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
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| 2006 | 54 | — |
| 2013 | 63 | +2.23% |
| 2018 | 51 | −4.14% |
| Source: [5] | ||
Pounawea had a population of 51 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 12 people (−19.0%) since the 2013 census, and a decrease of 3 people (−5.6%) since the 2006 census. There were 24 households, comprising 24 males and 30 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.8 males per female. The median age was 55.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (11.8%) aged under 15 years, 3 (5.9%) aged 15 to 29, 30 (58.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 15 (29.4%) aged 65 or older.
Ethnicities were 94.1% European/Pākehā, 5.9% Māori, 5.9% Pasifika, 5.9% Asian, and 5.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.
Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 58.8% had no religion, 41.2% were Christian, and 5.9% were Buddhist.
Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (6.7%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 9 (20.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $26,300, compared with $31,800 nationally. 6 people (13.3%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 24 (53.3%) people were employed full-time, and 6 (13.3%) were part-time.[5]
References
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Media related to Pounawea at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 24 January 2022.
- ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
- ^ Harriss, Gavin (November 2021). Pounawea, Otago (Map). NZ Topomap.
- ^ 2018 Census place summary: Catlins
- ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7029113.