Population
The town of Taupo is situated on the north-eastern shore of the lake, and Turangi is at the lake's southern extremity.
State Highway 1 winds along the eastern shore of Lake Taupo, and several small townships are located along it. Fewer people live on the northern or western shores, although there are several small settlements close to Taupo, and to the west of Turangi (notably at Tokaanu)
In the 2006 census the resident population was:
- Taupo: 22,300
- Turangi: 3,240
- Mangakino: 1,020
- Other (rural): 5,858
- Total population: 32,418
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