Clutha District

Clutha District
Tokomairiro Presbyterian Church, Milton
Clutha district in the South Island
Coordinates: 46°05′S 169°33′E / 46.09°S 169.55°E / -46.09; 169.55
CountryNew Zealand
RegionOtago
Communities
  • West Otago
  • Lawrence-Tuapeka
Wards
  • West Otago
  • Lawrence-Tuapeka
  • Bruce
  • Clutha Valley
  • Clinton
  • Kaitangata-Matau
  • Balclutha
  • Catlins
SeatBalclutha
Government
  MayorBryan Cadogan
  Deputy MayorKen Payne
  Territorial authorityClutha District Council
Area
  Land6,334.54 km2 (2,445.78 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)
  Total
18,700
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
  Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
Area code03
Websitewww.cluthadc.govt.nz

Clutha District is a local government district of southern New Zealand, with its headquarters in the Otago town of Balclutha. Clutha District has a land area of 6,334.47 km2 (2,445.75 sq mi) and an estimated population of 18,700 as of June 2024. Clutha District occupies the majority of the geographical area known as South Otago.