Oaroa
Oaroa | |
|---|---|
City, provincial and regional capital | |
Plaió le Qavas Downtown Oaroa taken from Mt. Ganja Caiâ Street Station Port of Oaroa | |
 Flag | |
| Nickname(s): Hidden Gem of Polynesia | |
| Country | Tierrador |
| Region | Saukhin Islands |
| Province | Ato'Ato |
| Parish | Oaroa |
| Founded | 1541 |
| Incorporated | 1832 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-council |
| • Body | Ambaqwe City Council |
| • Mayor | Ray Kauna (I) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 103.3 km2 (39.9 sq mi) |
| • Land | 116.1 km2 (44.8 sq mi) |
| • Water | 12.8 km2 (4.9 sq mi) |
| Population (2033) | |
| • Total | 445,233 |
| • Density | 4,300/km2 (11,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC–08:00 (East Australis Time) |
| SPT codes | 90571–90605 |
| Area codes | 906 |
Oaroa is the capital and largest city of the Saukhin Islands region of Tierrador. It is an incorporated parish seat of the consolidated Oaroa Parish, situated along the north-central coast of the island of Ato'Ato. Oaroa is the southernmost and easternmost major city in the Woqalate. With 445,233 residents within the city limits, Oaroa is the 30th-largest city in Tierrador, only slightly behind Wadičaq. Oaroa is the Saukhin' main gateway to the world. It is also a major hub for business, finance, hospitality, and military defense in both the region and the Polynesian Sea. The city is characterized by a mix of various Polynesian, Occidental, and Coscivian cultures, reflected in its diverse demography, cuisine, and traditions.