Fitzroy, Hamilton

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]

Fitzroy
Suburb
A neighbourhood in Fitzroy, Hamilton
CountryNew Zealand
Local authorityHamilton, New Zealand
Electoral wardHamilton West
Established1974
Population
 (2006 Census)
  Total3,752
Hamilton West Hamilton East
Melville
Fitzroy
Peacocke
Glenview

See also

References

  1. Hamilton Street Name Index, Hamilton Public Library

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