Marton | |
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Town | |
![]() Marton Junction railway yard and station 1909 | |
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Coordinates: 40°04′09″S 175°22′42″E / 40.06917°S 175.37833°E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Manawatū-Whanganui |
District | Rangitikei District |
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Named for | Marton, England |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Rangitikei District Council |
• Regional council | Horizons Regional Council |
Area | |
• Total | 10.99 km2 (4.24 sq mi) |
Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 5,590 |
• Density | 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
Postcode(s) | 4710 |
Area code | 06 |
Marton is a town in the Rangitikei District, New Zealand. It is situated 35 kilometers southeast of Whanganui and 40 northwest of Palmerston North. It has 6 primary schools and two high schools are located in the town.