Selwyn

Selwyn is a village in the of , New Zealand. It was laid out in the 1860s for a population of 2,000 people, but it currently has very few houses.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: locality in Selwyn District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
  • Also known as: “Selwyn, New Zealand”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Dunsandel and Burnham Military Camp.

Village
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is a small rural town in the Canterbury region of the , New Zealand. is situated 3 km southwest of Selwyn.

Town
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Burnham, also known as Burnham Camp, is the largest army base in New Zealand's . is situated 7 km northeast of Selwyn.

Selwyn

Latitude
-43.64952° or 43° 38′ 58″ south
Longitude
172.22775° or 172° 13′ 40″ east
Elevation
71 metres (233 feet)
Open location code
4V8J962H+54
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7745945920
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
2182861
Wiki­data ID
Q12068685
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Urdu—“Selwyn” goes by many names.
  • Dutch: “Selwyn, New Zealand”
  • French: “Selwyn”
  • Japanese: “セルウィン”
  • Turkish: “Selwyn”
  • Urdu: “سیلون، نیوزی لینڈ”

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Norwood and Burnham Military Camp.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Dunsandel Bowling Club and Dunsandel Sports Centre.

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Worth a closer look: Christchurch and Mount Cook National Park.

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