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Find sources: "Lake Roxburgh" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (October 2020) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Artificial lake in Otago Region, South Island Lake Roxburgh Lake Roxburgh Lake Roxburgh Location Central Otago District, Otago Region, South Island Coordinates 45°28′16″S 169°19′41″E / 45.471°S 169.328°E / -45.471; 169.328 Type Artificial lake Primary inflows Clutha River Primary outflows Clutha River Basin countries New Zealand Surface area 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi) Surface elevation 132 m (433 ft)[1] **Lake Roxburgh** is an artificial lake, created by the [Roxburgh Dam](/source/Roxburgh_Dam), the earliest of the large [hydroelectric](/source/Hydroelectricity) projects in the southern [South Island](/source/South_Island) of [New Zealand](/source/New_Zealand). It lies on the [Clutha River](/source/Clutha_River), some 160 km (99 mi) from [Dunedin](/source/Dunedin). It covers an area of some 6 km2 (2.3 sq mi), and extends for nearly 30 km (19 mi) towards the town of [Alexandra](/source/Alexandra%2C_New_Zealand). The town of [Roxburgh](/source/Roxburgh%2C_New_Zealand) lies 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the Dam. ## Demographics Lake Roxburgh Village is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 0.69 km2 (0.27 sq mi)[2] and had an estimated population of 90 as of June 2025,[3] with a population density of 130 people per km2. It is part of the much larger [Teviot Valley statistical area](/source/Teviot_Valley).[4] ‹ The [template](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Template) *[Historical populations](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Historical_populations)* is being [considered for merging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Templates_for_discussion/Log/2026_June_24#Template:Infobox_demographics). › Historical population Year Pop. ±% p.a. 2006 72 — 2013 75 +0.58% 2018 81 +1.55% Source: [5] Lake Roxburgh Village had a population of 81 at the [2018 New Zealand census](/source/2018_New_Zealand_census), an increase of 6 people (8.0%) since the [2013 census](/source/2013_New_Zealand_census), and an increase of 9 people (12.5%) since the [2006 census](/source/2006_New_Zealand_census). There were 36 households, comprising 39 males and 42 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.93 males per female. The median age was 59.2 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 6 people (7.4%) aged under 15 years, 15 (18.5%) aged 15 to 29, 33 (40.7%) aged 30 to 64, and 24 (29.6%) aged 65 or older. Ethnicities were 88.9% European/[Pākehā](/source/P%C4%81keh%C4%81), 18.5% [Māori](/source/M%C4%81ori_people), 7.4% [Pasifika](/source/Pasifika_New_Zealanders), and 3.7% [Asian](/source/Asian_New_Zealanders). People may identify with more than one ethnicity. Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 59.3% had no religion, and 37.0% were [Christian](/source/Christianity_in_New_Zealand). Of those at least 15 years old, 3 (4.0%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 24 (32.0%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $20,800, compared with $31,800 nationally. 3 people (4.0%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 30 (40.0%) people were employed full-time, 15 (20.0%) were part-time, and 3 (4.0%) were unemployed.[5] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-ODT1_1-0)** van Kempen, Lynda (11 December 2009). ["Contact Energy granted permission to raise Lake Roxburgh"](https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/contact-energy-granted-permission-raise-lake-roxburgh). *[Otago Daily Times](/source/Otago_Daily_Times)*. Dunedin. Retrieved 22 April 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-Area_2-0)** ["ArcGIS Web Application"](https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787). *statsnz.maps.arcgis.com*. Retrieved 10 December 2021. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-NZ_population_data_2018_3-0)** ["Subnational population estimates - Aotearoa Data Explorer"](https://explore.data.stats.govt.nz/?fs%5b0%5d=Society%2C1%7CPopulation%20estimates%23CAT_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23%7CSubnational%20population%20estimates%23CAT_SUBNATIONAL_POPULATION_ESTIMATES%23&pg=0&bp=true&snb=10&isAvailabilityDisabled=false). [Statistics New Zealand](/source/Statistics_New_Zealand). Retrieved 29 October 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [2018 Census place summary: Teviot Valley](https://www.stats.govt.nz/tools/2018-census-place-summaries/teviot-valley) 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Census_2018_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Census_2018_5-1) ["Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census"](https://www.stats.govt.nz/information-releases/statistical-area-1-dataset-for-2018-census-updated-march-2020). Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7027876. v t e Clutha River (Mata-Au) Source: Southern Alps—Flows into: Pacific Ocean Administrative areas Otago Region Queenstown–Lakes District Central Otago District Clutha District Towns and settlements (upstream to downstream) Wānaka Albert Town Luggate Lowburn Cromwell Clyde Alexandra Lake Roxburgh Roxburgh Teviot Ettrick Millers Flat Beaumont Tuapeka Mouth Clydevale Balclutha Stirling Kaitangata Port Molyneux Major tributaries (upstream to downstream by confluence) Makarora River Matukituki River Hāwea River Cardrona River Lindis River Kawarau River Manuherikia River Teviot River Tuapeka River Pomahaka River Waitāhuna River Lakes in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary) Lake Wānaka Lake Hāwea Lake Dunstan Lake Wakatipu Greenland Reservoir Manorburn Reservoir Manorburn Dam Butchers Dam Lake Roxburgh Lake Tuakitoto Islands in catchment (upstream to downstream by location or tributary) Mou Waho Pigeon Island Pig Island / Mātau Birch Island Inch Clutha Other features (upstream to downstream) Central Otago wine region Deadman's Point Bridge Old Cromwell Bridge Cromwell Gorge Clyde Dam Alexandra bridges Roxburgh Dam Kelso Balclutha Road Bridge Longest New Zealand rivers 1: Waikato 2: Clutha 3: Whanganui 4: Taieri 5: Rangitīkei 6: Mataura 7: Waiau 8: Waiau Toa / Clarence 9: Waitaki 10: Ōreti 11: Rangitaiki 12: Manawatū v t e Central Otago District, New Zealand Seat: Alexandra Populated places Cromwell Ward Bannockburn Bendigo Cromwell Kawarau Gorge Lindis Pass Lowburn Pisa Moorings Tarras Maniototo Ward Danseys Pass Gimmerburn Ida Valley Kyeburn Naseby Oturehua Paerau Patearoa Ranfurly Waipiata Wedderburn Teviot Valley Ward Ettrick Lake Roxburgh Millers Flat Raes Junction Roxburgh Vincent Ward Alexandra Becks Cambrians Clyde Earnscleugh Fruitlands Galloway Lauder Omakau Ophir Poolburn St Bathans Geographic features Cromwell Gorge Lake Dunstan Greenland Reservoir Lake Manuherikia Maniototo Plain Manorburn Dam Facilities and attractions Alexandra Aerodrome Alexandra Blossom Festival Alexandra bridges Deadman's Point Bridge Central Otago wine region Highlands Motorsport Park Molyneux Park Government District Council Mayor Regional Council Other The Cromwell Argus Dunstan High School --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Lake Roxburgh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Roxburgh) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Roxburgh?action=history)). 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