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New Plymouth District
City in Taranaki, New Zealand
Overview
New Plymouth District is a coastal city set on the rugged west coast of New Zealand's North Island, known for its scenic walkways, surf beaches, and lively arts scene. Surrounded by lush parks and with the magnificent Mount Taranaki in view, it offers a mix of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Taranaki
Population
81,900
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-39.06°, 174.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
87
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,337
Local Cost
$1,532
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
13.3°C
Summer Avg
16.8°C
Winter Avg
9.8°C
Record High
26.9°C
Record Low
0.7°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1228 mm
Internet Speed
97 Mbps
Upload
81 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
4
Parks
18
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NPL
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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