Explore Himatangi, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Himatangi map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Locality | Himatangi |
| Region | Manawatu-Whanganui |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Timezone | New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT) |
| Remoteness | Rural Settlement |
| Latitude | -40.39146 |
| Longitude | 175.3153 |
| Population | 538 |
| Elevation | 22 m |
| Area Code | 06 |
| Distance to Palmerston North | 25 km west |
Himatangi is a locality in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region of New Zealand. It is a small community with a population of 538. It sits at an elevation of around 22 m above sea level. It lies approximately 25 km west of Palmerston North, the regional capital. Himatangi is located at 40.3915°S, 175.3153°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT). Statistics New Zealand classifies the area as a rural settlement.
Himatangi rests upon the broad, fertile plains of the Manawatū region, a landscape shaped by ancient geological forces and the slow, deliberate flow of rivers. It lies 25.4 km west of Palmerston North (from Palmerston North: bearing 261°T), and is situated 9.4 km north-north-east of Foxton. The land here unfolds in a gentle sweep of green, punctuated by the darker, more substantial presence of Tangimoana Forest to the east, a welcome counterpoint to the open sky. The air carries a clean, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of rich soil and distant cultivation, and in the quiet hours, one can almost hear the land breathing.
The story of Himatangi is one of quiet perseverance and adaptation, its economy deeply rooted in the surrounding farmland, where dairy cows graze placidly and the promise of growth is cultivated with care. While not directly touched by the sea, the spirit of the region is one of connection to the earth's bounty, a bounty that sustains Himatangi and its neighbours. The nearby Omarupapako / Round Bush Scenic Reserve offers a glimpse into the enduring natural heritage, a silent witness to the passage of time and the enduring character of this inland locality.
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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Himatangi, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -40.39146, 175.3153. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time New Zealand and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorial description provides background on Himatangi.
Himatangi sits within the Manawatu-Whanganui Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Himatangi is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | GeoNames Gazetteer (CC BY 4.0), Stats NZ regional and urban-rural classifications |
| Description | Editorial description generated from verified location data. |