Christchurch
Data as of · Metro Power Rankings
New Zealand • Oceania • Language power • Time zone Pacific/Auckland UTC+13 (observes summer time)
- Population
- 537K
- GDP
- N/A
- GDP per capita
- $0
- Land area
- 4,390 km² (1,695 mi²)
- Density
- 122/km² (317/mi²)
- GAWC class
- 12
Christchurch metro area
-43.53, 172.64Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Airport Score, Cultural Events.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
4 teams
Major League Teams/Venues
Rugby Union • Dom. Rugby Union
Crusaders (rugby union)
Christchurch
Notable Venues1 venue
Test Cricket
Hagley Oval
Christchurch
Other Teams
Other Men’s Teams1 team
T20 Cricket • Super Smash
Canterbury Kings
Christchurch
Other Women’s Teams1 team
W Netball • Other Women Sports
Mainland Tactix
Christchurch
Major Sporting Events
Multi-Sport Events1 event
1974 Commonwealth Games
Multi-sport Event
1974 • Christchurch
Complete Event Timeline1 event
1974 Commonwealth Games
Multi-Sport Events
1974 • Christchurch
Top Companies
3 companies
Total Market Cap: $4B across 3 companies
Source data as of October 31, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2011 Christchurch Earthquake
Christchurch • Historical Event
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries1 item
Canterbury Museum
Christchurch • Science
Languages of Christchurch
English first in Canterbury; 2 languages hold a role.
- English reach, Canterbury
- 98%
- Tier 3 country
Screen of Christchurch
#290 by film pedigree · score 10.5 · 1 person in a century of top-grossing films and Oscar nominations · Full screen profile →
Leading figures: Sam Neill
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
University of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
Lincoln University
Lincoln, New Zealand
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Christchurch Airport
Christchurch • 3 - International