Leeston
locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
Leeston (Māori: Karumata) is a town in the Selwyn District, New Zealand. It is situated 30 kilometers southwest of Christchurch. It has a primary school and high school. It has three camping grounds located on the Selwyn River and opened its first art gallery in 2017.
Leeston | |
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Town | |
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 Location of Leeston | |
| Coordinates: 43°46′S 172°18′E / 43.767°S 172.300°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Island | South Island |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Selwyn District |
| Ward | Ellesmere |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 km2 (0.94 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,430 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,600/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 7632 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
References
change- ↑ "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
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