Avonhead, Canterbury

New Zealand

Neighborhood43.5083° S, 172.5501° E

Located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Avonhead is a neighborhood. It is home to 10,240 people.

Population10,240

ProvinceCanterbury

Coordinates43.5083° S, 172.5501° E

CountryNew Zealand

Rank in New Zealand#102 of 3,039

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About Avonhead

The location of Avonhead corresponds to 43.51° S, 172.55° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It is within the Canterbury area of New Zealand.

Among the 3,039 cities of New Zealand, Avonhead holds position #102 with a population of 10,240.

Cities in Canterbury

Canterbury is one of New Zealand's administrative regions. Avonhead is one of its main cities, along with Christchurch, Rolleston, Timaru. Avonhead has 10,240 inhabitants.

Christchurch412,000 Rolleston33,200 Timaru29,400 Ashburton21,300 Rangiora19,150 Kaiapoi13,550 Halswell13,200 Wigram11,900 Riccarton11,650 Parklands10,760

Nearby Cities

Around Avonhead, 20 nearby populated places have been recorded within 25 km.

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BurnsideNeighborhood · 9,810 inhab.

1.4 km

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IlamNeighborhood · 10,100 inhab.

2 km

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RussleyNeighborhood · 2,493 inhab.

2 km

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Upper RiccartonNeighborhood · 7,990 inhab.

2.7 km

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SockburnNeighborhood · 4,580 inhab.

2.8 km

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YaldhurstCity · 2,250 inhab.

2.9 km

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Hei HeiNeighborhood · 3,471 inhab.

3.3 km

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BroomfieldNeighborhood

3.3 km

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BryndwrNeighborhood · 9,760 inhab.

3.4 km

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HarewoodCity · 1,386 inhab.

3.9 km

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RiccartonNeighborhood · 11,650 inhab.

3.9 km

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FendaltonCity · 4,710 inhab.

4.1 km

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BishopdaleNeighborhood · 9,850 inhab.

4.1 km

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MiddletonNeighborhood

4.1 km

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StrowanNeighborhood · 3,620 inhab.

4.5 km

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CasebrookNeighborhood · 5,262 inhab.

4.6 km

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WigramCity · 11,900 inhab.

4.6 km

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HornbyCity · 8,790 inhab.

4.8 km

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MerivaleNeighborhood · 5,360 inhab.

4.9 km

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HillmortonNeighborhood

5.1 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Avonhead?

Avonhead has a population of 10,240. It ranks #102 in New Zealand by population.

What province or state is Avonhead in?

Avonhead is located in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Where is Avonhead located?

Avonhead is located at coordinates 43.51° S, 172.55° E in Canterbury, New Zealand.

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