Dunsandel

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Coordinates: 43°40′S, 172°11′E

Dunsandel is a small rural township in the Canterbury region of the South Island, New Zealand. The town is located on the Canterbury Plains just south of the Selwyn River and about 40 km south of Christchurch. Dunsandel is a junction town on SH1, halfway between Christchurch and Ashburton, with roads leading to Leeston, Southbridge and Hororata. The town provides an important refreshment stop for main road travellers with excellent eateries and coffee shops, as well as acting as a support town for the rural hinterland.

Dunsandel has a population of 432.^[1] The town was established to service the local farming community which includes dairy, sheep and cropping and continues providing veterinary, transport and vehicle repair services. It has one primary school for approximately 50 children. The town is the home to the Dunsandel Cricket Club. The club's 'A' team has a reputation as one of the premier teams in the Ellesmere district.

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1. ^ 2006 Census, Statistics New Zealand (xls file)

Coordinates: 43°40′S, 172°11′E