Regional council of Canturbury, New Zealand
Canturbury is a regional council found in the nation of New Zealand. Home to 539,433 people, it is the 2nd largest division in New Zealand in terms of population.
Canturbury gained its current status as a regional council in the year 1989. The government of Canturbury is lead by Margaret Bazley and is based in the regional council capital of Christchurch (Population: 363,926).
Canturbury Regional council - Quick Facts
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region Type | Regional council |
| ISO Code | NZ_CAN |
| Time Zone | NZST |
| Year of Establishment | 1989 |
| Capital | Christchurch (Population: 363,926) |
| Head of Government | Margaret Bazley |
| Total Population | 539,433 |
| Total Area | 45,346 sq km (17,508 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 11.9 sq km (30.8 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.