Pounawea
Pounawea | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 46°29′S 169°42′E / 46.483°S 169.700°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha District |
| Ward | Catlins |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Bryan Cadogan |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.37 km2 (0.14 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 110 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
Pounawea is a small town in The Catlins, an area of the southern South Island of New Zealand. It is located four kilometres southwest of Owaka, at the mouth of the Catlins River. It is a popular holiday spot with a seasonal population, there are numerous cribs (holiday homes) at the settlement.