Cromwell, New Zealand

Cromwell
Tīrau (Māori)
Town
Map
Coordinates: 45°02′45.4″S 169°11′44″E / 45.045944°S 169.19556°E / -45.045944; 169.19556
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago region
Territorial authorityCentral Otago District
WardCromwell Ward
CommunityCromwell Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityCentral Otago District Council
 • Regional councilOtago Regional Council
 • Mayor of Central OtagoTim Cadogan
 • Waitaki MPMiles Anderson
 • Te Tai Tonga MPTākuta Ferris
Area
 • Total15.63 km2 (6.03 sq mi)
Elevation200 m (700 ft)
Population
 (June 2023)[3]
 • Total7,160
 • Density460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
9310
Local iwiNgāi Tahu
Aerial view of Cromwell from the south
The town of Cromwell and Lake Dunstan

Cromwell (Māori: Tīrau)[citation needed] is a town in Central Otago region of the South Island of New Zealand. Cromwell is located on the shores of Lake Dunstan where the Kawarau river joins Lake Dunstan. Cromwell was established during the Otago gold rush and is now more known as one of the sub regions of the Central Otago wine region. In 2018, the town of Cromwell was home to a population of 5610 people.

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  2. ^ "Worldwide Elevation Finder".
  3. ^ "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)