The Taumona River is a small river of the Manawatū-Whanganui region of New Zealand's North Island. It flows southwest from its origins 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Taumarunui to reach the Ohura River.

Taumona River
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Taumona River is located in New Zealand
Taumona River
Native nameTaumona (Māori)
Location
CountryNew Zealand
RegionManawatū-Whanganui
DistrictRuapehu
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • coordinates38°53′28″S 175°4′1″E / 38.89111°S 175.06694°E / -38.89111; 175.06694
 • elevation370 m (1,210 ft)
Mouth 
 • location
Ōhura River
 • coordinates
38°54′43″S 175°2′46″E / 38.91194°S 175.04611°E / -38.91194; 175.04611
 • elevation
130 m (430 ft)
Length4.2 km (2.6 mi)
Basin features
ProgressionTaumona RiverŌhura RiverWhanganui River
River systemWhanganui River

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References

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"Place name detail: Taumona River". New Zealand Gazetteer. New Zealand Geographic Board. Retrieved 12 July 2009.