Tokirima, Manawatu-Whanganui Map

About Tokirima, Manawatu-Whanganui

Tokirima is a locality in the Manawatu-Whanganui Region of New Zealand. It sits at an elevation of around 225 m above sea level. It lies approximately 166 km north-northwest of Palmerston North, the regional capital. Tokirima is located at 38.9333°S, 175.0167°E. It observes New Zealand Time (NZST/NZDT).

Tokirima rests in a fertile valley, its contours softened by the gentle rise of surrounding farmland. It lies 82.0 km east of New Plymouth (from New Plymouth: bearing 80°T), and is situated 21.9 km west-south-west of Taumarunui. The land here is a tapestry of greens, from the deep, almost black hue of the cultivated paddies to the lighter, sun-bleached tones of the rolling hills that cradle the settlement. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries the damp scent of rich earth and the distant, subtle murmur of the Ohura River, a vital artery for the region. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, paints the landscape in broad strokes of gold, highlighting the varied textures of pasture and the darker, denser patches of native bush that cling to the steeper slopes.

The history of Tokirima is intrinsically linked to the cultivation of the land, its economy once driven by the robust yields of sheep and beef farming that still define much of the area. Later, a shift towards dairy saw milking sheds become a familiar sight across the horizon, their rhythmic activity a constant hum in the daily life. While forestry has also played a part, with the nearby Nihoniho Forest offering a verdant backdrop, the enduring spirit of Tokirima remains tied to the soil and the quiet dedication of its agricultural inhabitants. The shadow of the Matemateaonga Range, though distant, lends a sense of enduring permanence to the landscape, a silent witness to the generations who have worked and lived in this secluded corner of the Manawatu-Whanganui.

About This Tokirima Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Tokirima, Manawatu-Whanganui, New Zealand — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: -38.93333, 175.01667. 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 Tokirima.

Tokirima sits within the Manawatu-Whanganui Region. Location data is drawn from the GeoNames geographical database and verified by coordinates, ensuring the correct Tokirima is identified even where the name is shared across multiple New Zealand localities.