Categories in Timaru
Auto Electrical ServiceAuto Parts StoreBattery StoreBody repairCaravans, rvs and motor homesCar Battery StoreCar Detailing ServiceCar rentalCar repairCar Repair and MaintenanceGas StationMechanicNew car dealersTire ShopTruck Repair ShopTrucks and trailer rentalTrucks and trailersUsed car dealersVehicle InspectionWheel Alignment ServiceWheel StoreAgricultural Service Supply AgencyBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterConstruction Equipment SupplierDigital PrinterDoor SupplierFarm Equipment SupplierFarmingFirewood SupplierFitted Furniture SupplierFood ManufacturerForklift DealerFurniture ManufacturerImport Export CompanyIndustrial & Construction ManufacturingIndustrial Equipment SupplierIrrigation Equipment SupplierJoinerLumber StoreMaterial Handling Equipment SupplierPipe SupplierSafety Equipment SupplierSecurity System SupplierTractor DealerWholesalersWindow SupplierBoutiqueChildren and baby clothingClothing stores
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Timaru
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate management | 316 | 26 years |
| Shopping | 255 | 31 years |
| Restaurants | 108 | 26 years |
| Shopping other | 108 | 24 years |
| Scientific and technical services | 91 | 28 years |
| Construction of buildings | 84 | 31 years |
| Car repair | 83 | 37 years |
| Electronics stores | 79 | 27 years |
| General contractors | 77 | 23 years |
| Health and medical | 74 | 24 years |
| Beauty salons | 68 | — |
| Real estate | 68 | 23 years |
| Wholesale of machinery | 66 | 33 years |
| Education | 59 | 42 years |
| Automotive | 56 | 39 years |
| Clothing stores | 53 | 70 years |
Timaru Facts
| Area | 10.4 km² |
| Population | 23,744 |
| Male Population | 11,200 (47.2%) |
| Female Population | 12,544 (52.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +37.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +16.3% |
| Median Age | 44.7 years (Male: 43.5, Female: 45.7) |
| Area Codes | 3 |
| Neighborhoods | Timaru Central, Washdyke, Parkside, Highfield, Waimataitai |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Zealand Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -44.39672, 171.25364 |
| Postal Codes | 7910, 7940, 7942, 7943, 7974, More |
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Timaru Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,303 | 18,571 | 20,419 | 22,594 | 23,744 |
| Population Density | 1,657.8 / km² | 1,779.3 / km² | 1,956.3 / km² | 2,164.7 / km² | 2,274.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Timaru Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 10.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru | +30.6% | +21.7% | +10.7% |
| 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
Timaru Median Age
Median Age: 44.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru | 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 |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Timaru Population Density
Population Density: 2,275 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru | 23,744 | 10.4 km² | 2,275 / 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
Timaru 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 Timaru
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Timaru
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Timaru
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Timaru
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
Timaru CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timaru | 209,873 tn | 8.84 tn | 20,107.6 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
Timaru CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 209,873 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 8.84 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 20,107.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* 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 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 | 88.5 km | 10,150 m | 74km WNW of Pleasant Point, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 3/13/17 | 8:41 AM | 4.4 | 93.9 km | 22,770 m | 6km NW of Methven, New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/30/12 | 10:27 PM | 4.2 | 65.2 km | 28,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 6/21/11 | 7:35 AM | 4.3 | 86.8 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 5/27/11 | 3:42 AM | 4.3 | 48 km | 5,300 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/11 | 2:50 AM | 3.8 | 96.6 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/30/10 | 4:53 PM | 4.1 | 68 km | 18,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/7/10 | 6:40 AM | 3.8 | 98.8 km | 6,400 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 9/4/10 | 6:36 PM | 4 | 99.5 km | 5,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
| 4/13/09 | 2:31 AM | 4.3 | 97.6 km | 12,000 m | South Island of New Zealand | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Timaru
Timaru (English pronunciation: /ˈtɪməˌruː/; Māori: Te Tihi-o-Maru) is a major port city in the southern Canterbury region of New Zealand, located 157 kilometres southwest of Christchurch and about 196 kilometres northeast of Dunedin on the eastern Pa..
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