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Wigram

Canterbury, New Zealand ยท Oceania

About Wigram

Wigram sits on the route: 5 minutes from Russley.

Wigram is a town located in Canterbury, New Zealand. With a population of 12,270, it is an important destination in Oceania.

On a road trip, Wigram sits in New Zealand, where you drive on the left. It's in the Pacific/Auckland time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Wigram to your route.

About Wigram

Wigram is a suburb in the southwest of Christchurch, New Zealand. The suburb lies close to the industrial estates of Sockburn and the satellite retail and residential zone of Hornby, and has undergone significant growth in recent years due to housing developments. It is seven kilometres to the west of the city centre.

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Where is Wigram located?

Wigram is located in Canterbury, New Zealand, Oceania. The coordinates are -43.5500 latitude, 172.5500 longitude.

What is the population of Wigram?

Wigram has a population of approximately 12,270 people, making it a town in New Zealand.

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Quick Information

Population
12,270
Continent
Oceania
Country
New Zealand
Region
Canterbury
Timezone
Pacific/Auckland
Coordinates
-43.5500, 172.5500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in New Zealand

Police
111
Ambulance
111
Fire
111
Non-emergency police
105
Driving side
left

Many rural bridges are single-lane. Give way as signed.

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Driving roads near Wigram

  • 72 kmPorters Pass939 m pass on State Highway 73, the highest point on that route and the first alpine climb heading west from Christchurch.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Wigram.

Hornby

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

1 km awayPop. 8,790

Sockburn

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 4,580

Aidanfield

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

2 km awayPop. 4,170

Upper Riccarton

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 7,990

Hei Hei

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

3 km awayPop. 3,471

Russley

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 2,493

Ilam

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 10,100

Halswell

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ New Zealand

4 km awayPop. 13,620

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