Christchurch

About Christchurch

Population

316,227 in city

Size

0 km² (0 mi²)

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
98	All Buildings
66	existing
3	under construction
6	planned
23	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Pacific Tower	282 ft	2010
2	Crowne Plaza Christchurch	230 ft	1989
3	Landmark Centre	211 ft	1988
4	Rydges Christchurch	197 ft	1989
5	Acute Services Building	193 ft	2019

Building types

No.	Type
46	high-rise building
44	low-rise building
2	church
2	open-air structure
1	mast (framework)
1	stadium
1	airport tower
1	monumental hall

Other buildings

No.	Type
1	Famous buildings
0	Buildings with construction images