Sheffield

Sheffield is a small village located in the of the Canterbury region of New Zealand's , near the Waimakariri Gorge. Sheffield has a close association with its neighbouring village , which is 1 kilometre further south-east along State Highway 73.
  • Village with about 320 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 310 metres (1,010 feet)
  • …is also known as “Sheffield, New Zealand”
  • …was formerly known as “Malvern”
  • …is named after Sheffield
  • Description: locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Waddington and Springfield.
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Latitude
-43.38916° or 43° 23′ 21″ south
Longitude
172.02113° or 172° 1′ 16″ east
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NZ SHE
Open location code
4V8JJ26C+8F
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Turkish—“Sheffield” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: “Sheffield”
  • Dutch: “Sheffield, New Zealand”
  • French: “Sheffield (Nouvelle-Zélande)”
  • French: “Sheffield”
  • Malay: “Sheffield, New Zealand”
  • Turkish: “Sheffield”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sheffield Fire Station and Community Hall.

Canterbury: Highlights

Learn more about Christchurch and Mount Cook National Park.
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