Clinton, New Zealand

Clinton is a small town in South Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately halfway between Balclutha and Gore (the section of State Highway 1 between Clinton and Gore is known as "The Presidential Highway", after Bill Clinton and Al Gore, though the names are a coincidence), and the Main South Line railway passes through the town.

Clinton
Clinton
Coordinates: 46°12′S 169°22′E
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
DistrictClutha District
Population
 (2013)
  Total282

Clinton was named for Henry Pelham-Clinton, 5th Duke of Newcastle, former British Secretary of State for the Colonies.

The population of Clinton in the 2013 census was 282, a decrease of 12 since 2006.[1]

Education

Clinton School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[2][3] with a roll of 65 as of March 2020.[4]

References

  • Reed, A.W. (2002) The Reed dictionary of New Zealand place names. Auckland: Reed Books. ISBN 0-790-00761-4.


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