Linton, New Zealand

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Linton
Population: 1,512 (2001)
Territorial Authority
Name: Palmerston North City

Linton is a suburb of Palmerston North. It is situated south of the City.

It is the home to the Linton Army Camp which is the largest army camp in the North Island of New Zealand.

Manawatu Prison is in Linton.

The main streets are:

  • Tennent Drive
  • Camp Road

Linton is home to:

  • Linton Area School

[edit] Population

The population count in 2001 was 1,512. [1]

[edit] Local and Central Government representation

  • Linton is a part of the Fitzherbert Ward in the Palmerston North City Council. It shares this with other suburbs, Aokautere, Turitea.
  • Prior to 1996, Linton was part of the Manawatu electorate. However, due to the reformation of the electoral system from FPP to MMP, the electorate of Palmerston North's boundaries were redrawn to include Linton.
  • Palmerston North (as at 2006) is represented by New Zealand Labour MP Steve Maharey.

Coordinates: 40°26′S, 175°33′E


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