Bombay, New Zealand
Bombay is a rural community in the Bombay Hills at the southern boundary of Auckland Region of New Zealand. The Auckland Southern Motorway runs through Bombay.
Bombay | |
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Bombay motorway service centre | |
| Coordinates: 37.191°S 174.988°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Auckland Region |
| Territorial authority | Auckland Council |
| Ward | Franklin ward |
| Board | Franklin Local Board |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 km2 (0.57 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 510 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Postcode | 2675 |
| Area code | 09 |
Bombay is named for the ship Bombay, which transported settlers from England to the area in 1863. At the beginning of the 20th century, a community of Indian New Zealanders also settled in the area. A Sikh temple was opened in 2004.
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