Wellington, Wellington
Wellington: Located at the southwestern tip of the North Island, Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and its second-most populous urban area.
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Quick Facts about Wellington
| Population | 418,500 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| State | Wellington (New Zealand) |
| County | Wellington City |
| Postal code | 6012, 5016, 5018, 5013, 5012, 5019, 6011, 5024, 5028, 6035, 6023, 5014, 6021, 5010, 5026, 6037, 5022, 5011, 6022 |
| Phone Area Codes | 04 |
| Area | 444 km2 |
| Official name | Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington |
| Has part | Wellington City, Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Latitude & Longitude | -41.2866,174.7756 |
| Named for | Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington |
| Altitude | 0 feet / 0 meters |
| Capital city | Wellington is capital of New Zealand, Dominion of New Zealand |
| Establishment | January 01, 1839 (187 years ago) |
| Time Zone | UTC+12:00 |
| Local time | 08:26:12 (10th June 2026) |
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Geography
Wellington is located at 41°17'12"S 174°46'32"E (-41.2866400, 174.7755700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 412,500 | - | |
| 2018 | 418,500 | 1.43% | estimation process |
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