Edendale, New Zealand
Edendale | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 46°19′S 168°47′E / 46.317°S 168.783°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Southland region |
| Territorial authorities of New Zealand | Southland District |
| Ward | Waihopai-Toetoe Ward |
| Community board | Waihopai-Toetoe Community |
| Electorates |
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| Government | |
| • Territorial authority | Southland District Council |
| • Regional council | Southland Regional Council |
| • Mayor of Southland | Rob Scott |
| • Invercargill MP | Penny Simmonds |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 2.92 km2 (1.13 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 630 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
| Postcode(s) | 9825 |
| Area code | 03 |
Edendale is a town in the Southland region of New Zealand's South Island. The township is situated on the Southland Plains just to the west of the Mataura River. Before the town was called Edendale, it was known by the names Maorirua, Mataura Plains and Stuart's Bush.