annual sports day. It is still used for occasional sports and school events. The Ōwhango Hall is sometimes used for indoor bowls, and is also just big enough for one badminton court. Regular events at the domain and hall include the annual Ōwhango Pumpkin Growing Competition, monthly community markets, and an annual T42 mountain biking, running and walking event. Education Owhango School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students, with a roll of as of . The earliest schooling in Ōwhango was in canvas tents, starting from about 1904 and coinciding with the construction of the railway line through the area. The first permanent school opened in 1910. The current school buildings date from about 1970, with the previous building later relocated to a nearby section. The Taumaranui Mobile Library visits the school regularly, to provide access to children living remotely. Notable people Don Rowlands, rower External links Ōwhango Community website Kayak Route: Estimated Grade 3 with many rapids References Ruapehu District Populated places in Manawatū-Whanganui