Methven, Canterbury

New Zealand

City43.6333° S, 171.6500° E

Found in Canterbury, New Zealand, Methven is a city. It has a population of 2,130.

Population2,130

ProvinceCanterbury

Coordinates43.6333° S, 171.6500° E

CountryNew Zealand

Rank in New Zealand#478 of 3,039

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About Methven

Methven is located at coordinates 43.63° S, 171.65° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Canterbury administrative division of New Zealand.

Methven is the #478 largest locality in New Zealand by population, with 2,130 people.

Cities in Canterbury

Methven is located in the Canterbury province of New Zealand. Other cities in the region include Christchurch, Rolleston, Timaru. Methven has 2,130 inhabitants.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Methven?

Methven has a population of 2,130. It ranks #478 in New Zealand by population.

What province or state is Methven in?

Methven is located in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Where is Methven located?

Methven is located at coordinates 43.63° S, 171.65° E in Canterbury, New Zealand.

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