Barrytown
Barrytown | |
|---|---|
  Barrytown | |
| Coordinates: 42°14′38″S 171°19′35″E / 42.24389°S 171.32639°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | West Coast |
| District | Grey District |
| Population (2013) | |
| • Total | 237 |
| Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
Barrytown is a town in the West Coast region of New Zealand's South Island. Barrytown sits on State Highway 6 and is 21 kilometres (13 mi) north of Runanga. Punakaiki is 16 kilometres (10 mi) further north. The town is near the southern end of Pakiroa Beach.[1][2]
According to the 2013 New Zealand census, Barrytown and its surrounds have a population of 237, an increase of 12 people since the 2006 census.[3]
Barrytown was settled in the 1860s and was a centre for gold dredging.[4]
Barrytown School is a coeducational full primary (years 1–8) school with a roll of 43 students as of August 2024.[5][6]
References
- ^ Peter Dowling (editor) (2004). Reed New Zealand Atlas. Reed Books. pp. map 63. ISBN 0-7900-0952-8.
{{cite book}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Roger Smith, GeographX (2005). The Geographic Atlas of New Zealand. Robbie Burton. pp. map 148. ISBN 1-877333-20-4.
- ^ 2013 Census QuickStats about a place : Barrytown
- ^ "Barrytown Arts & Crafts". AA Travel.
- ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
- ^ Education Counts: Barrytown School