Manukau City Population 2026

Manukau City has a population of 362,000, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Auckland. Roughly 6.8% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 4.3× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.

Location of Manukau City (capital Wellington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

362,000

Rank in New Zealand

Coordinates

36.99°S, 174.88°E

~43 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland

Distance to capital (Wellington)

478 km

297 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Auckland

City	Population	Rank in New Zealand
Auckland	1,547,200	#1
Papatoetoe	56,010	#16
Manurewa	40,820	#21
Papakura	37,720	#23
Remuera	27,810	#29
Avondale	26,450	#31
Otara	24,420	#32
New Lynn	23,800	#33

Cities near Manukau City

Manurewa40,820 people · ~3 km away
Papatoetoe56,010 people · ~4 km away
Otara24,420 people · ~5 km away
Mangere23,310 people · ~8 km away
Papakura37,720 people · ~10 km away
Remuera27,810 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Manukau City?

Manukau City has a population of 362,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in New Zealand.

What region is Manukau City in?

Manukau City is located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Is Manukau City the capital of New Zealand?

No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 478 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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