Christchurch

About Christchurch

Population

316,227 in city

Size

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Altitude

15 m

Located on the east coast of the South Island, Christchurch - just like the rest of New Zealand - is a city of contrasts. It is a place where its residents continue to enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle amidst a natural environment world-renowned for its beauty. A growing cosmopolitan ambience also adds a touch of excitement without overt flashiness. Everywhere there is an understated elegance that speaks of times gone by and promises a future where anything is possible. It really is the ‘city that shines’. Internationally famed ‘The Garden City’, Christchurch’s well-established expansive parks and public gardens owe much to the planning and foresight of the city’s founding fathers. The city of Christchurch has a population of approx 350,000.

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
148	All Buildings
101	existing
5	under construction
6	planned
2	unbuilt
34	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Pacific Tower	284 ft	2010
2	Crowne Plaza Christchurch	233 ft	1989
3	Rydges Christchurch	197 ft	1989
4	Acute Services Building	193 ft	2019
5	James Hight Building	174 ft	1974

Building types

No.	Type
78	low-rise building
54	high-rise building
4	church
3	open-air structure
2	monument
2	airport tower
1	mast (framework)
1	stadium
1	observation tower
1	monumental hall
1	skyscraper

Other buildings

No.	Type
2	Famous buildings
1	Buildings with construction images