Rangiora

Rangiora is the largest town and seat of the Waimakariri District, in Canterbury, New Zealand. It is 29 kilometres (18 mi) north of Christchurch, and is part of the Christchurch metropolitan area.[3] With an estimated population of 19,700 (as of June 2022),[2] Rangiora is the 30th largest urban area in New Zealand, and the fifth-largest in the Canterbury region (behind Christchurch, Timaru, Ashburton and Rolleston).

This article is about the town. For the plant, see Brachyglottis repanda. For the 7th century Polynesian explorer, see Ui-te-Rangiora.

Rangiora
Secondary urban area
Rangiora's town hall in 2018.
Rangiora's town hall in 2018.
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Coordinates: 43.3034°S 172.5914°E / -43.3034; 172.5914
CountryNew Zealand
RegionCanterbury
Territorial authorityWaimakariri District
WardRangiora-Ashley Ward
Area
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 • Total15.25 km2 (5.89 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[2]
 • Total19,700
 • Density1,300/km2 (3,300/sq mi)
Postcode(s)
7400
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