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Whitianga
City in Waikato, New Zealand
Overview
Whitianga is a charming coastal town on the Coromandel Peninsula, known for its stunning beaches, friendly locals, and relaxed atmosphere. Popular with both tourists and locals, it is a hub for exploring natural wonders like Cathedral Cove and Hot Water Beach.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
New Zealand
Region
Waikato
Population
6,160
Time Zone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-36.83°, 175.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,268
Local Cost
$1,503
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
80
English
99
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
227 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
38
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
2
Parks
28
Transport
37
Walk Score
37
Footways
73.0
Airport
WTZ
Distance
2 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: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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