Takaro


Takaro is a suburb and constituent ward of Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand.
It is located east of Highbury, west of Palmerston North Hospital Area and north of the CBD. It had a resident population of 5,253 in 2013, making up 6.6% of Palmerston North's population.
The area includes Takaro Park, Kawau Stream Reserve, Clausen Reserve, Gloucester Reserve, Coronation Park, Takaro Bowling Club, Takaro Tennis Club, Masonic Court, Rose A Lea Retirement Home and Palmerston Manor Retirement Home.

Education

Takaro School is a co-educational state primary school, with a roll of as of.
Monrad Intermediate is a co-educational state intermediate school, with a roll of.
Our Lady of Lourdes School is a state-integrated Catholic primary school, with a roll of.