Cromwell, New Zealand
Cromwell (Māori: Tīrau) is a town in Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Cromwell is located on the shores of Lake Dunstan where the Kawarau river joins Lake Dunstan. Cromwell was established during the Otago gold rush and is now more known as one of the sub regions of the Central Otago wine region. In 2018, the town of Cromwell was home to a population of 5610 people.
Cromwell
Tīrau (Māori) | |
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Town | |
| Coordinates: 45°02′45.4″S 169°11′44″E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Otago region |
| Territorial authority | Central Otago District |
| Ward | Cromwell Ward |
| Community | Cromwell Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Central Otago District Council |
| • Regional council | Otago Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Central Otago | Tim Cadogan |
| • Waitaki MP | Miles Anderson |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.63 km2 (6.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) |
| Population (June 2023) | |
| • Total | 7,160 |
| • Density | 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode(s) | 9310 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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