Livingstone, Hamilton facts for kids
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Livingstone, Hamilton
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| Local authority | Hamilton, New Zealand |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton West |
| Date established | 1962 |
| Coordinates | 37°46′49.5″S 175°14′28.8″E / 37.780417°S 175.241333°E |
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Livingstone is a suburb located in the western part of Hamilton, a city in New Zealand. It's a residential area where many people live.
What is Livingstone?
Livingstone is a suburb, which is like a neighborhood, found in the city of Hamilton. It is located on the western side of the city. Sometimes, people think of Livingstone as part of the nearby suburb of Nawton. For example, Nawton Primary School is on Livingstone Avenue.
How Livingstone Started
The suburb of Livingstone is named after a person called J Livingstone. He owned a large amount of land in this area. Back in 1916, he divided his land into smaller sections. This helped the area grow and become the suburb it is today.
Joining the City
Livingstone officially became part of the larger city of Hamilton in 1962. This means it joined the city's boundaries and became one of its many suburbs.
