Clinton, New Zealand
Clinton is a small town in South Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. Handy to the Catlins, Dunedin, Lawrence, Central Otago and Tapanui. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately halfway between Balclutha and Gore (the section of State Highway 1 between Clinton and Gore is known as "The Presidential Highway", after Bill Clinton and Al Gore, though the names are a coincidence), and the Main South Line railway passes through the town.
Clinton | |
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| Nickname: Our Five-Horse Town | |
| Coordinates: 46°12′9.4″S 169°22′29.6″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago |
| District | Clutha District |
| Ward | Clinton |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Clutha District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Clutha | Bryan Cadogan |
| • Southland MP | Joseph Mooney |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.72 km2 (0.28 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 310 |
| • Density | 430/km2 (1,100/sq mi) |
Clinton was named for Henry Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle, former British Secretary of State for the Colonies.
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