Linton, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Linton
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| Country | New Zealand |
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Linton is a small community near Palmerston North in New Zealand. It is located about 11 kilometres southwest of the main city.
A very important place nearby is the Linton Military Camp. This is the largest army camp in all of New Zealand. It is just four kilometres northeast of Linton.
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The Story of Linton
How Linton Got Its Name
Linton is named after a man called James Linton. He was one of the first European settlers in the area. He also served as the Mayor of Palmerston North twice.
James Linton was from Scotland. He and his wife, Sarah, arrived in the area in 1871. He was mayor from 1879 to 1882 and again from 1884 to 1885. He also helped create the Wellington and Manawatu Railway Company. This was a private company that built train lines.
The Original Train Town
The first plan for Linton was a town built around a train station. This station was part of the Wellington to Longburn railway line. James Linton and other leaders of the railway company had stations named after them.
The train line opened in 1886 and was very successful. However, the town of Linton did not grow much at that time. A school was built in 1889, and a church called St Columba's was also built. These served the small farming families living there.
Changes in Local Government
Over the years, the area that Linton belongs to for voting has changed. Before 1996, Linton was part of the Manawatū voting area.
Then, New Zealand changed its voting system. This meant the boundaries for voting areas were redrawn. Linton became part of the Palmerston North voting area. In 2007, the boundaries changed again. Linton then moved into the Rangitikei voting area.
Until 2013, Linton was also part of a specific ward for the Palmerston North City Council. This ward was called Ashhurst-Fitzherbert.
Who Lives in Linton?
Population Facts
The area around Linton, called Pihauatua, covers about 141.87 square kilometres. As of 2023, about 1,227 people live there. This means there are about 8.6 people for every square kilometre.
The population has grown over time:
- In 2006, there were 1,089 people.
- In 2013, the number grew to 1,185 people.
- By 2018, it reached 1,227 people.
More About the People
In 2018, there were 414 homes in the area. There were more males (648) than females (582). The average age was 39.2 years old.
Here's a look at the age groups:
- 21.3% of people were under 15 years old.
- 18.3% were between 15 and 29 years old.
- 49.1% were between 30 and 64 years old.
- 11.5% were 65 years or older.
Different Backgrounds
Most people in Linton are of European background (88.5%). There are also Māori (11.5%), Pacific peoples (1.7%), and Asian (4.6%). Some people identify with more than one background.
About 18.6% of the people living in Linton were born outside New Zealand. This is less than the national average of 27.1%.
Beliefs and Work
Many people in Linton (55.3%) said they had no religion. About 34.2% were Christian. Smaller numbers followed other religions like Māori religious beliefs, Hinduism, Islam, or Buddhism.
Many adults in Linton have good qualifications. About 30.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. The average income was $44,000, which is higher than the national average. Most adults (58.1%) work full-time.
Education in Linton
Linton Country School was a primary school for boys and girls. It first opened in 1889. Sadly, the school closed in 2023. This happened because there were not enough students, and the school had problems with staff and money.
