Canterbury Region
Also known as Canterbury
region of New Zealand's South Island
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Canterbury is a region located on the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the country's significant geographic and administrative divisions.
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Key facts
- Country
- New Zealand
- Island
- South Island
- Seat
- Christchurch
- Territorial authorities
- List Kaikōura District Hurunui District Selwyn District Waimakariri District Christchurch City Ashburton District Mackenzie District Timaru District Waimate District Waitaki District (59.61%)
- Body
- Canterbury Regional Council
- Chair
- Deon Swiggs
- Deputy chair
- Iaean Cranwell
- Land
- 44,503.60 km (17,182.94 sq mi)
- Region
- 698,200
- Density
- 15.69/km (40.63/sq mi)
- Demonym
- Cantabrian
- Total
- NZ$ 44.032 billion (2021) ( 2nd )
Article
A map showing population density in the Canterbury Region at the 2023 census
Canterbury (Māori: Waitaha) is a region of New Zealand, located in the central-eastern South Island. The region covers an area of 44,503.88 square kilometres (17,183.04 sq mi), making it the largest region in the country by area. It is home to a population of 698,200 (June 2025).