Clinton, New Zealand

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Clinton is located in New Zealand
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Clinton

Clinton is a small town in South Otago, in New Zealand's South Island. It is located on State Highway 1 approximately half way 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), and the Main South Line railway passes through the town.

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

[edit] References

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

Coordinates: 46°12′S 169°22′E / 46.2°S 169.367°E / -46.2; 169.367

Towns and communities in the Clutha District Territorial authority
Balclutha Ward
Bruce Ward
Catlins Ward
Clinton Ward
Clutha Valley Ward
Kaitangata-Matau Ward
Lawrence-Tuapeka Ward
West Otago Ward


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