Whakarongo is a suburb of Palmerston North, New Zealand, between the city and Ashhurst.

The area was one of the first Special Settlements established by the Government (along with Karere Scandinavian Block, between Awapuni and Longburn).

[3] The original Scandinavian settlers were the first to arrive under Vogel's Immigration and Public Works Scheme.

Stoney Creek Road, named after the original settlement, connects the area with Bunnythorpe.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 51.3% had no religion, 41.2% were Christian, 0.4% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Muslim, 0.4% were Buddhist and 1.1% had other religions.