Richmond (New Zealand)
| Richmond | ||
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| Coordinates | 41 ° 21 ′ S , 173 ° 11 ′ E | |
| Region ISO | NZ-TAS | |
| Country |
 New Zealand
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| region | Tasman | |
| District | Tasman District | |
| Ward | Richmond Ward | |
| Administrative headquarters | Seat of Administration for the Tasman District | |
| Residents | 12 276 (2013) | |
| height | 17 m | |
| Post Code | 7020 | |
| Telephone code | +64 (0) 3 | |
| UN / LOCODE | NZ RMD | |
| Photography of the place | ||
 Main Street in Richmond |
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Richmond is a city in the Tasman District on the South Island of New Zealand . It is the seat of the Tasman District Council .
Origin of name
Richmond was founded in 1842 by the settler Geoge Snow and named by him after his hometown, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames in England .
geography
The city is located about 11 km southwest of downtown Nelson at the southern end of Waimea Inlet , which has access to Tasman Bay to the north .
population
In the 2013 census, the city had 12,276 inhabitants, 4.8% more than in the 2006 census.
economy
In the area around Richmond preferred agriculture and fruit production is operated. Wood processing companies have settled in the city. The city is also known for its artisans, especially potters who use clay and minerals from the surrounding area for their creations.
Infrastructure
Road traffic
The New Zealand State Highway 6 runs through the northwestern part of Richmond and connects the city directly with the northeastern bordering Stoke and the Nelson behind it . In the opposite direction, the highway leads inland via Hope and Brightwater . At the western end of the city, the New Zealand State Highway 60 branches off from State Highway 6 in the direction of Motueka to the northwest.
Shipping
Since the Waimea Inlet is not suitable for shipping, the city has to switch to the port of Nelson .
Architectural monuments
As of July 2013, eight buildings in the area are registered as historical monuments by the New Zealand Historic Places Trust .
See also
literature
- Richmond . In: The New Zealand Book . 1st edition. NZ Visitor Publications , Nelson 2003, ISBN 1-877339-00-8 , pp. 1012 f .
Web links
Individual evidence
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Source of population data from Richmond East and West :
- 2013 Census QuickStats about a place: Richmond East . Statistics New Zealand,accessed July 15, 2016.
- 2013 Census QuickStats about a place: Richmond West . Statistics New Zealand,accessed July 15, 2016.
- ↑ a b Richmond . In: The New Zealand Book . 2003, p. 1012 .
- ↑ a b Topo250 maps . Land Information New Zealand , accessed October 8, 2017 .