Categories in Leeston
Car Repair and MaintenanceGas StationFarm Equipment SupplierJustice of the PeaceConstruction of buildingsHome Repair ContractorRestaurantsHolding CompanyInvestment CompanyBack OfficeBusiness Management ConsultantBusiness Support & OutsourcingBusiness to Business ServiceReal Estate AgencyResidential Property RentalsDepartment storesShoppingShopping otherPublic parksSports clubLodging
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Leeston
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 23 | 19 years |
| Shopping | 14 | — |
| Restaurants | 11 | — |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 9 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 8 | — |
| All food and beverage | 7 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 7 | — |
| Other accommodation | 6 | — |
| Public parks | 5 | — |
| General contractors | 5 | — |
| Education | 5 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 5 | — |
| Churches | 5 | — |
Leeston Facts
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population | 985 |
| Male Population | 474 (48.1%) |
| Female Population | 511 (51.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +447.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +88.7% |
| Median Age | 38.5 years (Male: 38.2, Female: 38.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Leeston, Selwyn, Sockburn, Brookside, Dunsandel |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -43.76667, 172.30000 |
| Postal Codes | 7632, 7656 |
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Leeston Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 180 | 335 | 522 | 947 | 985 |
| Population Density | 320 / km² | 595.6 / km² | 928 / km² | 1,683.6 / km² | 1,751.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leeston Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 81.4% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeston | +426.1% | +182.7% | +81.4% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | +24.9% | +22.6% | +12.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leeston Median Age
Median Age: 38.5 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeston | 38.5 yrs | 38.8 yrs | 38.2 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Leeston Population Density
Population Density: 1,751 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeston | 985 | 0.563 km² | 1,751 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Leeston Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1840 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Leeston
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Leeston
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Leeston
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Leeston
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Leeston
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Leeston CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeston | 9,475 tn | 9.62 tn | 16,843.8 tons/km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 4,175,458 tn | 7.28 tn | 73.5 tons/km² |
| New Zealand | 37,929,206 tn | 8.61 tn | 140.4 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Leeston CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 9,475 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 9.62 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 16,843.8 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12/14 | 1:37 PM | 4.3 | 9.8 km | 10,000 m | 7km S of Burnham, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/17/13 | 3:59 AM | 4.2 | 15 km | 6,200 m | 4km SE of Burnham, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/6/12 | 3:29 AM | 4.8 | 16 km | 11,200 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/6/12 | 11:33 AM | 4.2 | 21.7 km | 10,100 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/27/12 | 7:42 AM | 4.6 | 20.7 km | 11,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 1/20/12 | 12:08 PM | 4.2 | 20.4 km | 10,700 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/11 | 7:45 PM | 4.3 | 15.4 km | 11,100 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/11 | 5:39 PM | 4.8 | 15.9 km | 11,700 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/25/11 | 4:35 AM | 3.8 | 15.6 km | 11,600 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/19/11 | 7:17 AM | 4.2 | 19.5 km | 8,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Leeston
Leeston is a town on the Canterbury Plains in the South Island of New Zealand. It is located 40 kilometres southwest of Christchurch, between the shore of Lake Ellesmere and the mouth of the Rakaia River. The town is a farming service centre, but has..
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