Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Temuka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | 22 | — |
| Corporate management | 18 | — |
| Restaurants | 17 | — |
| Construction of buildings | 14 | — |
| Other accommodation | 13 | — |
| Scientific and technical services | 12 | — |
| Car repair | 10 | 29 years |
| Beauty salons | 10 | — |
| Sports clubs | 9 | — |
| Nurseries and garden supplies | 8 | — |
| Religion | 7 | — |
| Real estate | 7 | — |
| Public parks | 7 | — |
| Electronics stores | 6 | — |
| Bridal shops | 6 | — |
Temuka Facts
| Area | 1.9 km² |
| Population | 3,390 |
| Male Population | 1,653 (48.8%) |
| Female Population | 1,737 (51.2%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.2% |
| Median Age | 44.7 years (Male: 43.5, Female: 45.7) |
| Neighborhoods | Temuka, rd 26, Winchester, East Tamaki |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -44.22834, 171.28010 |
| Postal Codes | 7920, 7948 |
Map of Temuka
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Temuka Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,472 | 2,653 | 2,943 | 3,244 | 3,390 |
| Population Density | 1,275.9 / km² | 1,369.3 / km² | 1,519 / km² | 1,674.3 / km² | 1,749.7 / km² |
Temuka Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temuka | +31.2% | +22.3% | +10.2% |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | +24.9% | +22.6% | +12.4% |
| New Zealand | +47.1% | +33.3% | +17.4% |
Temuka Median Age
Median Age: 44.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temuka | 44.7 yrs | 45.7 yrs | 43.5 yrs |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 39.9 yrs | 40.9 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
| New Zealand | 37.9 yrs | 38.9 yrs | 36.9 yrs |
Temuka Population Density
Population Density: 1,750 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temuka | 3,390 | 1.938 km² | 1,750 / km² |
| Canterbury, New Zealand | 573,579 | 56,795 km² | 10.1 / km² |
| New Zealand | 4.4 million | 270,103.3 km² | 16.3 / km² |
Temuka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- 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.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Temuka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Temuka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Temuka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temuka | 30,007 tn | 8.85 tn | 15,487.7 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 |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 30,007 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.85 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 15,487.7 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (5.8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10/18 | 10:23 AM | 3.6 | 84.1 km | 10,150 m | 74km WNW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 8:41 AM | 4.4 | 75.5 km | 22,770 m | 6km NW of Methven, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/12 | 10:27 PM | 4.2 | 46.4 km | 28,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 8/22/11 | 8:36 AM | 4.3 | 96.8 km | 9,600 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/22/11 | 7:45 PM | 4.3 | 98.6 km | 11,100 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 7/21/11 | 5:39 PM | 4.8 | 98 km | 11,700 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/11 | 7:35 AM | 4.3 | 69.6 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/14/11 | 4:16 AM | 4.4 | 83.7 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/11 | 3:42 AM | 4.3 | 55.9 km | 5,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/11 | 2:50 AM | 3.8 | 78.2 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Temuka
Temuka is a town on New Zealand's Canterbury Plains, 15 kilometres north of Timaru and 142 km south of Christchurch. It is located at the centre of a rich sheep and dairy farming region, for which it is a service town.
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