Nelson, Nelson

Nelson: city in New Zealand

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Quick Facts about Nelson

Population 49,300
Country New Zealand
State Nelson (New Zealand)
Postal code 7010, 7011, 7020
Phone Area Codes 03
Area 445 km2
Continent Oceania
Latitude & Longitude -41.2709,173.2840
Named for Horatio Nelson
Altitude 0 feet / 0 meters
Capital city Nelson is capital of Nelson Region
Establishment January 01, 1841 (185 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+12:00
Local time 12:30:50 (19th April 2026)

Geography

Nelson is located at 41°16'15"S 173°17'2"E (-41.2708900, 173.2840100).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2013 46,437 - census
2018 49,300 5.81% estimation process

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  • Nelson, Ohio township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 3,140 people.
  • Nelson, New York town in Madison County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,940 people.
  • Nelson, Georgia city in Pickens and Cherokee counties, Georgia, United States of America with a population of 1,395 people.
  • Nelson, New Hampshire town in Cheshire County, New Hampshire, United States of America with a population of 740 people.
  • Nelson, Wisconsin village in Buffalo County, Wisconsin with a population of 560 people.
  • Nelson, Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, United States of America with a population of 555 people.
  • Nelson, Nebraska city in Nuckolls County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 442 people.
  • Nelson, Minnesota city in Douglas County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 284 people.
  • Nelson, Missouri city in Saline County, Missouri, United States with a population of 185 people.
  • Nelson, Illinois village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 156 people.