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Whangamata
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Whangamata is a charming coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula renowned for its stunning surf beaches, natural estuaries, and relaxed Kiwi atmosphere. Popular with holidaymakers and surfers, it offers both lively summer festivities and quiet, scenic escapes. The town features a friendly local community and beautiful outdoor spaces.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
4,420
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-37.20°, 175.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
83
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,420
Local Cost
$1,520
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
87
English
98
Temperature
15.4°C
Summer Avg
19.1°C
Winter Avg
11.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
2.6°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1040 mm
Internet Speed
67 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
27
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
3
Parks
13
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
203.0
Airport
TMZ
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 71/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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