Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch: Located on the east coast of the South Island, it is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand.
About
Quick Facts about Christchurch
| Population | 404,600 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| State | Canterbury (New Zealand) |
| County | Christchurch City |
| Postal code | 8024, 8053, 8041, 8011, 8025, 8082, 8042, 8081, 8014, 8083, 8052, 8022, 8061, 8062, 8023, 8051, 8013 |
| Phone Area Codes | 03 |
| Area | 295.15 km2 |
| Official name | Christchurch, Ōtautahi |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Latitude & Longitude | -43.5333,172.6333 |
| Altitude | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Capital city | Christchurch is capital of Canterbury Region, Christchurch City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1848 (178 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12:00, UTC+13:00 |
| Local time | 11:04:39 (19th April 2026) |
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Geography
Christchurch is located at 43°31'60"S 172°37'60"E (-43.5333300, 172.6333300).
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 362,000 | - | census |
| 2018 | 404,600 | 10.53% | census |
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