Avondale, Canterbury

Avondale
Area
 • Total 1.9645 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (2006)
 • Total 4,296
 • Density 2,186.8/km2 (5,663.8/sq mi)

Avondale is a suburb of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) northeast of the city centre, and is close to the Avon River, four kilometres to the northwest of its estuary. The suburb is centred around Avondale Road and so named due to its proximity to the Avon River.[1][2]

Chisnallwood Intermediate is the main Intermediate school in the eastern suburbs, and is located in Avondale.

References

  1. ^ Harper, Margaret (July 2011). "Christchurch Place Names" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. p. 14. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/PlaceNames/ChristchurchPlaceNames.pdf. Retrieved 7 October 2011. 
  2. ^ Harper, Margaret (undated). "Christchurch Street Names A" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. p. 54. http://christchurchcitylibraries.com/Heritage/PlaceNames/ChristchurchStreetNames-A.pdf. Retrieved 7 October 2011.