Rakaia
Rakaia is a town located on State Highway 1 and is close to Rakaia River. It is located 57 kilometers southwest of Christchurch and 28 north of Ashburton. It has a primary school in the town. In 1899 there was a train accident that killed four people. It has a large fibreglass salmon which is the feature of the town.
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| Coordinates: 43°45′S 172°01′E / 43.750°S 172.017°ECoordinates: 43°45′S 172°01′E / 43.750°S 172.017°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Canterbury |
| Territorial authority | Ashburton District |
| Ward | Eastern |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.30 km2 (4.36 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,560 |
| • Density | 138.1/km2 (357.6/sq mi) |
Rakaia Media
War Memorial Rakaia
Rakaia Post Office Building built 1910
Bank of New Zealand Building, Rakaia
South Rakaia Hotel
St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Rakaia (July 2021)
References
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