Palmerston North topographic map
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Palmerston North
Although the land Palmerston North is situated on is bounded by the lofty Ruahine and Tararua ranges in the east and south respectively, the city has a predominantly flat appearance. The occasional rise in elevation occurs further away from the river and is especially pronounced in the north and northeast, and also on the south side of the river. The typical urban area elevation ranges between 20–40 metres (65–130 ft) above sea level.
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Name: Palmerston North topographic map, elevation, terrain.
Location: Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand (-40.52969 175.49733 -40.26808 175.79059)
Average elevation: 133 m
Minimum elevation: 4 m
Maximum elevation: 756 m
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