Mangapapa River (Manawatū-Whanganui)

The Mangapapa River is a river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. The river rises near the remote settlement of Mangapapa, northwest of Mangaweka. It flows westward through heavily eroded hilly farmland to meet the Turakina River. There is a 12-metre (39 ft) waterfall on the lower reaches of the river.

Mangapapa River
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Mangapapa River (Manawatū-Whanganui) is located in New Zealand
Mangapapa River (Manawatū-Whanganui)
EtymologyMaori meaning "flat stream"
Native nameMangapapa (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRangitikei
Physical characteristics
Source3 km (1.9 mi) west of Mataroa
 • coordinates39°38′41″S 175°41′26″E / 39.64472°S 175.69056°E / -39.64472; 175.69056
 • elevation660 metres (2,170 ft)
MouthTurakina River
 • coordinates
39°48′10″S 175°30′58″E / 39.802882°S 175.516119°E / -39.802882; 175.516119
 • elevation
150 metres (490 ft)
Length55 kilometres (34 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionMangapapa River
River systemTurakina RiverTurakina River

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References

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  • "Place name detail: Mangaoparo River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.
  • NZ 1:50000 Topographic Map sheet BK34 - Pohonui.