Population
Population: 45,000 June 2009 estimate
Marlborough is in the northeast of the South Island of New Zealand and its main city is Blenheim, which has a population of 30,000 (June 2009 estimate). The census-based estimate of usually resident population for the Marlborough Region totalled 41,700 as at March 2003. According to official projections, the resident population of Marlborough District is anticipated to increase to 45,100 by 2016. The Marlborough Regional Development Trust and associated organisations are actively pursuing strategies to enhance the region's rate of growth. As at March 2001, there were an estimated 3.8 people per square kilometre compared to the New Zealand average of 14.1 people per square kilometre. Marlborough District contains 1.1 percent of all businesses in New Zealand. A total of 3,759 businesses were located in the region as at February 2003, an increase of 203 from the previous year and 341 from February 2001. For a region with a relatively small population, Marlborough has a remarkably vibrant community.
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