Port Albert, New Zealand
Place in Auckland Region, New Zealand / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Albertland" redirects here. For the settlement near Wānaka, see Albert Town, New Zealand.
Port Albert is situated on the shores of the Kaipara Harbour, approximately 8 kilometres west of Wellsford, in the Auckland Region of New Zealand.[3] Originally called Albertland, it was the last of the major organised British settlements in New Zealand.[4][5]
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Port Albert | |
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Nickname: Albertland | |
Coordinates: 36.2747°S 174.4301°E / -36.2747; 174.4301 | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Auckland Region |
Ward | Rodney ward |
Community board | Rodney Local Board |
Subdivision | Wellsford subdivision |
Electorates | |
Government | |
• Territorial Authority | Auckland Council |
Area | |
• Total | 2.61 km2 (1.01 sq mi) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 130 |
• Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
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The area has become known for its well draining soil, which has made it good agricultural land.[6]