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Ōhura River
The Ōhura River is a river of the western North Island of New Zealand. It flows southward from its source close to the town of Ōhura, and flows into the Whanganui River.
| Ōhura River | |
|---|---|
The Ōhura River at its confluence with the Whanganui River | |
| Etymology | Maori meaning "uncovered spot" |
| Native name | Ōhura (Māori) |
| Location | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
| District | Ruapehu |
| Settlements | Matiere, Tokirima |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Tangitu |
| • coordinates | 38°38′38″S 175°14′28″E / 38.64389°S 175.24111°E |
| • elevation | 680 m (2,230 ft) |
| Mouth | Whanganui River |
• coordinates | 39°2′20″S 175°3′52″E / 39.03889°S 175.06444°ECoordinates: 39°2′20″S 175°3′52″E / 39.03889°S 175.06444°E |
• elevation | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Length | 134 km (83 mi) |
| Basin features | |
| Progression | Ōhura River → Whanganui River |
| River system | Whanganui River |
| Tributaries | |
| • left | Taumona River |
In July 2020, the name of the river was officially gazetted as Ōhura River by the New Zealand Geographic Board.[1]
References
- ^ "Notice of approved official geographic names" (PDF). New Zealand Gazette. 16 July 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.