Is Balclutha rural?
The Clutha District Council is based in Balclutha. The major service centre for the fertile farming region around the lower reaches of the Clutha River, it is also the nearest large town to the Catlins, a scenic region of native forest, wildlife, and rugged coastline….Balclutha, New Zealand.
| Balclutha Iwikatea (Māori) | |
|---|---|
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Why is Balclutha called Balclutha?
The names Balclutha and Clutha were chosen by the prospective Scottish settlers in 1846 so that the future principal town of South Otago would have an association with the city of Glasgow. Clutha is the ancient name of the River Clyde, and Balclutha means “town of the Clyde”.
What does Otago mean in Maori?
Otakou means “the place where the red earth, or red ochre, abounds”. Thus Otago was the Ngai Tahu pronunciation of the standard (northern) Maori Otakou and in this form was adopted by the early whalers and, later, by the Scottish settlers in the south.
What is the biggest city in Southland NZ?
Cities
| Urban area | Population | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch | 380,600 | Canterbury |
| Dunedin | 105,000 | Otago |
| Invercargill | 49,900 | Southland |
| Nelson | 51,100 | Nelson |
Is Balclutha a good place to live?
Balclutha is the biggest town in the Clutha District with around 4000 residents. It sits on the banks of the mighty Clutha River, surrounded by South Otago farms. Modern recreation facilities, a choice of schools and rest homes, Balclutha is a great place for all ages.
What is the population of Milton NZ?
2,000 people
Milton, formerly known as Tokomairiro or Tokomairaro, is a town of 2,000 people, located on State Highway 1, 50 kilometres to the south of Dunedin in Otago, New Zealand.
What is the population of Oamaru?
13,107
Oamaru had a population of 13,107 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 801 people (6.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 1,077 people (9.0%) since the 2006 census.
When was the Balclutha built?
December 6, 1886
Balclutha/Launched
How many cities are in Otago?
There are five territorial authorities in Otago: Queenstown-Lakes District. Central Otago District. Dunedin City.
How big is Otago?
12,066 mi²
Otago/Area
Is Ashburton bigger than Timaru?
Ashburton (Māori: Hakatere) is a large town in the Canterbury Region, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The town is the 29th-largest urban area in New Zealand and the fourth-largest urban area in the Canterbury Region, after Christchurch, Timaru and Rolleston.