Clutha Postcodes: 9073 to 9892 | Otago

Key Facts

Clutha is a district located in the southeastern part of New Zealand's Otago region. Situated along the South Island's southeastern coast, Clutha encompasses a diverse landscape that includes coastal areas along the Pacific Ocean, fertile agricultural plains, and rolling hills. The district covers approximately 6,406 square kilometers, making it one of the larger territorial authorities in New Zealand, with a population of around 18,000 residents. Clutha is administratively divided into several communities and smaller settlements, with Balclutha serving as the main urban center and administrative hub. The district is named after the Clutha River (Mata-Au in Māori), New Zealand's second-longest river, which flows through the region and provides important water resources for agriculture and hydroelectric power generation. The economy is primarily based on agriculture, particularly sheep and dairy farming, along with forestry and tourism. For those seeking postal code information for Clutha's various communities and settlements, detailed location data is available to facilitate accurate addressing and mail delivery throughout the district.

Neighboring Regions

• Dunedin
• Central Otago
• Southland
• Waitaki