Riccarton, Canterbury

New Zealand

Neighborhood43.5283° S, 172.5901° E

Found in Canterbury, New Zealand, Riccarton is a neighborhood. It has a population of 11,650.

Population11,650

ProvinceCanterbury

Coordinates43.5283° S, 172.5901° E

CountryNew Zealand

Rank in New Zealand#86 of 3,039

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About Riccarton

Riccarton is located at coordinates 43.53° S, 172.59° E, in the Southern Hemisphere. It belongs to the Canterbury administrative division of New Zealand.

Riccarton is the #86 largest locality in New Zealand by population, with 11,650 people.

Cities in Canterbury

Riccarton is located in the Canterbury province of New Zealand. Other cities in the region include Christchurch, Rolleston, Timaru. Riccarton has 11,650 inhabitants.

Christchurch412,000 Rolleston33,200 Timaru29,400 Ashburton21,300 Rangiora19,150 Kaiapoi13,550 Halswell13,200 Wigram11,900 Parklands10,760 Avonhead10,240

Nearby Cities

There are 20 cities and towns within 25 km of Riccarton.

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MiddletonNeighborhood

1.4 km

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FendaltonCity · 4,710 inhab.

1.5 km

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Upper RiccartonNeighborhood · 7,990 inhab.

1.6 km

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IlamNeighborhood · 10,100 inhab.

2 km

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StrowanNeighborhood · 3,620 inhab.

2.4 km

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HillmortonNeighborhood

2.4 km

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Saint AlbansNeighborhood

2.5 km

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MerivaleNeighborhood · 5,360 inhab.

2.7 km

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SockburnNeighborhood · 4,580 inhab.

2.7 km

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AddingtonNeighborhood · 5,346 inhab.

3.2 km

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BryndwrNeighborhood · 9,760 inhab.

3.3 km

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ChristchurchRegional capital · 412,000 inhab.

3.5 km

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PapanuiNeighborhood · 7,900 inhab.

3.8 km

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SpreydonCity · 10,210 inhab.

3.8 km

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AvonheadNeighborhood · 10,240 inhab.

3.9 km

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WigramCity · 11,900 inhab.

4 km

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BurnsideNeighborhood · 9,810 inhab.

4.1 km

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SydenhamNeighborhood · 6,243 inhab.

4.2 km

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Hoon HayNeighborhood · 9,510 inhab.

4.3 km

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AidanfieldNeighborhood · 4,170 inhab.

4.6 km

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Riccarton?

Riccarton has a population of 11,650. It ranks #86 in New Zealand by population.

What province or state is Riccarton in?

Riccarton is located in Canterbury, New Zealand.

Where is Riccarton located?

Riccarton is located at coordinates 43.53° S, 172.59° E in Canterbury, New Zealand.

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