Prebbleton
| Prebbleton | ||
| Geographical location | ||
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| Coordinates | 43 ° 35 ′ S , 172 ° 31 ′ E | |
| Region ISO | NZ-CAN | |
| Country |
 New Zealand
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| region | Canterbury | |
| District | Selwyn District | |
| Ward | Springs Ward | |
| Local foundation | 1855 | |
| Residents | 2 310 (2013) | |
| height | 20 m | |
| Post Code | 7604 | |
| Telephone code | +64 (0) 3 | |
Prebbleton is a town in the Selwyn District of Canterbury on the South Island of New Zealand .
geography
The place is located about 12 km southwest of the city center of Christchurch , but is no longer part of its urban area despite its proximity to Christchurch . To the north is the Hornby district of Christchurch and to the south the city of Lincoln is only 7 km away.
history
The place was founded in 1855 when the Prebble brothers settled in the area. It has always been an agricultural area, and there are numerous orchards and olive groves in the vicinity.
population
In the 2013 census, the town had 2,319 inhabitants, 26.4% more than in the 2006 census.
Web links
- Prebbleton . Selwyn District Council,accessed August 8, 2016.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b 2013 Census QuickStats about a place: Prebbleton . Statistics New Zealand , accessed August 8, 2016 .
- ↑ Topo250 maps . Land Information New Zealand , accessed September 30, 2017 .
- ↑ Prebbleton . In: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand . Canterbury Provincial District - Volume III . Cyclopedia Company Ltd , Christchurch 1903 (English).
- ↑ Prebbleton . Selwyn District Council , accessed May 9, 2019 .