Fitzroy, Waikato

Fitzroy

A neighbourhood in Fitzroy, Hamilton
Basic information
Local authority Hamilton, New Zealand
Electoral ward Hamilton West
Date established 1974
Population 3752 (2006 Census)
Surrounds
North Hamilton East
East Peacocke
South Glenview
West Melville
Northwest Hamilton West

Fitzroy is a suburb in southern Hamilton in New Zealand. It is named after Robert FitzRoy, who commanded HMS Beagle and was later the Governor of New Zealand. It was declared a suburb in 1974.[1]

See also

References

  1. Hamilton Street Name Index, Hamilton Public Library

Coordinates: 37°48′50.11″S 175°17′57.83″E / 37.8139194°S 175.2993972°E / -37.8139194; 175.2993972

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