
Find cities, states and countries closest to Moawhango in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around Moawhango.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Moawhango from our regional database:
| State / Region | Manawatu-Wanganui |
| District | Rangitikei District |
| Total Population | 651 |
| Land Area | — |
| Population Density | — |
| Center Latitude | -39.5802° N |
| Center Longitude | 175.8623° E |
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population Rank in Manawatu-Wanganui | #35 of 37 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Acacia Bay | 61 | 99 | 53 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Akina | 52 | 84 | 45 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Aokautere | 55 | 89 | 48 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Aotea | 30 | 48 | 26 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Ascot Park | 118 | 191 | 103 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Ashhurst | 49 | 80 | 43 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Awakeri | 123 | 197 | 107 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Awapuni | 57 | 92 | 49 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bay View | 55 | 88 | 48 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Birchville | 112 | 180 | 97 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Brown Owl | 112 | 181 | 98 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bulls | 48 | 78 | 42 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Bunnythorpe | 50 | 81 | 43 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Camborne | 117 | 188 | 101 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Cannons Creek | 120 | 193 | 104 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Manawatu-Wanganui (home state of Moawhango), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Auckland | 202 | 325 | 175 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bay of Plenty | 132 | 213 | 115 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
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| Canterbury | 355 | 571 | 308 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Gisborne | 157 | 252 | 136 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Hawke's Bay Region | 61 | 99 | 53 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Marlborough | 156 | 251 | 135 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Nelson Region | 158 | 255 | 137 | Southwest (SW) | ↑ |
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| Northland | 309 | 498 | 269 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Otago | 479 | 772 | 416 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Taranaki Region | 59 | 95 | 51 | West-northwest (WNW) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to New Zealand, with aerial distance and compass direction from Moawhango's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| New Caledonia | 1,485 | 2,389 | 1,289 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
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| Norfolk Island | 908 | 1,461 | 788 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to Moawhango. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| Moawhango (You) | Manawatu-Wanganui | 651 | — | — |
| Taihape | Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,810 | 12.2 | SSW |
| Waiouru | Manawatu-Wanganui | 765 | 20.2 | NW |
| Ohakune | Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,570 | 44.0 | WNW |
| Aotea | Wellington Region | 4,170 | 47.6 | W |
| Raetihi | Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,130 | 52.9 | WNW |
| Takapau | Hawke's Bay Region | 516 | 65.4 | SE |
| Turangi | Waikato Region | 3,960 | 65.7 | N |
| Jerusalem | Manawatu-Wanganui | 1,155 | 68.3 | W |
| Marton | Manawatu-Wanganui | 5,740 | 68.3 | SW |
| Halcombe | Manawatu-Wanganui | 660 | 70.0 | SSW |
How does Moawhango rank within Manawatu-Wanganui? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where Moawhango appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| Palmerston North | 90,500 |
| Whanganui | 49,200 |
| Levin | 19,789 |
| Hokowhitu | 11,730 |
| Awapuni | 9,050 |
| Kelvin Grove | 8,170 |
| Milson | 6,740 |
| Terrace End | 6,740 |
| Takaro | 6,080 |
| Marton | 5,740 |
| City | Area (km²) |
|---|---|
| Palmerston North | 326.00 |
| Feilding | 23.65 |
| Levin | 22.43 |
| Ashhurst | 4.23 |
| Whanganui | 2.37 |
| City | Density/km² |
|---|---|
| Whanganui | 20,759.49 |
| Levin | 882.26 |
| Ashhurst | 791.96 |
| Palmerston North | 277.61 |
Wanganui Airport IATA: WAG 83 km (52 mi) from Moawhango |
Moawhango sits inside Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand and ranks #35 of 37 cities in Manawatu-Wanganui by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to Moawhango and the countries closest to Moawhango by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near New Zealand. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from Moawhango, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around Moawhango at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Manawatu-Wanganui, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from Moawhango — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To Moawhango table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Manawatu-Wanganui by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of Moawhango and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the Moawhango map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from Moawhango will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of Moawhango. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Manawatu-Wanganui city rankings above to size up each candidate.
Moawhango ranks #35 of 37 cities in Manawatu-Wanganui by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to Moawhango is Wanganui Airport (WAG), about 83 km (52 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.