SameLatitude
Cities at the same latitude as
Christchurch
Cities on the same parallel as Christchurch
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| City | Country | Population | Latitude |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trelew | Argentina | 97,915 | -43.25° |
| Rolleston | New Zealand | 34,100 | -43.58° |
| Rawson | Argentina | 26,335 | -43.30° |
| Quellón | Chile | 21,823 | -43.12° |
| Ashburton | New Zealand | 21,600 | -43.90° |
| Rangiora | New Zealand | 19,300 | -43.30° |
| Kaiapoi | New Zealand | 13,700 | -43.38° |
| Halswell | New Zealand | 13,620 | -43.58° |
| Wigram | New Zealand | 12,270 | -43.55° |
| Spreydon | New Zealand | 9,970 | -43.56° |
| Lincoln | New Zealand | 9,180 | -43.65° |
| Hornby | New Zealand | 8,790 | -43.55° |
| New Brighton | New Zealand | 6,480 | -43.52° |
| Trevelin | Argentina | 6,395 | -43.09° |
| Gaiman | Argentina | 5,753 | -43.29° |
| Prebbleton | New Zealand | 5,750 | -43.58° |
| Waikowhai | New Zealand | 5,550 | -43.45° |
| Woodend | New Zealand | 5,430 | -43.32° |
Understanding Christchurch's latitude
| Latitude | 43.53° S |
|---|---|
| Distance to Equator | 4,841 km / 3,008 mi |
| Distance to polar circle | 2,560 km / 1,591 mi Antarctic Circle (66.56° S) |
Daylight over the year
Estimated daylight (sunrise-to-sunset) duration in Christchurch along the year.
The longest daylight at latitude 43.53° S is about 15h 26m around the summer solstice in December, while the shortest is about 8h 56m around the winter solstice in June.
These are approximate astronomical estimates, using solar-declination equations documented by NOAA and a standard sunrise/sunset horizon of −0.833°. Twilight is not included. Terrain, altitude and actual atmospheric conditions can change observed daylight, particularly near the poles. Distances are approximate north–south distances along a meridian on a mean-radius Earth; the nearest polar circle is taken at 66.56°.
Monthly daylight estimates
Calculated for the 15th of each month.
| Month | Daylight |
|---|---|
| January | 15h 02m |
| February | 13h 48m |
| March | 12h 25m |
| April | 10h 53m |
| May | 9h 38m |
| June | 8h 57m |
| July | 9h 15m |
| August | 10h 21m |
| September | 11h 47m |
| October | 13h 16m |
| November | 14h 39m |
| December | 15h 24m |
Interactive map of Christchurch
About latitude comparisons
When comparing cities at the same latitude, such as Christchurch and its global counterparts, it is important to remember that while they share identical daylight hours and similar solar angles throughout the year, their climates may differ drastically. Factors including elevation, proximity to oceans, and dominant wind patterns shape the local environment just as much as solar positioning.
The results shown here are cities located within ±0.5 degrees of Christchurch's parallel (-43.53°), which covers roughly 55 kilometers (34 miles) north or south of its exact coordinate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the longitude of Christchurch?
Christchurch is located at longitude 172.6333° E. Among cities within ±0.5° of the same meridian, Tarawa (Kiribati), at 172.9770° E in the Northern Hemisphere.
How close are these cities to Christchurch’s latitude?
Each listed city has a stored latitude between -44.03° and -43.03°, the ±0.5° matching band around Christchurch.
Does this map show exact city boundaries?
No. Map markers and latitude values use city reference coordinates. They help compare locations on a parallel, but do not represent municipal boundaries.
Do these cities share the same climate?
Not necessarily. Latitude is only one influence on climate; altitude, coastlines, ocean currents and local terrain also matter.