Porirua Population 2026
Porirua has a population of 61,500, making it the #14 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Wellington Region. Roughly 1.2% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
61,500
Rank in New Zealand
#14
Coordinates
41.13°S, 174.85°E
~58 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland
Distance to capital (Wellington)
18 km
11 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wellington Region
| City | Population | Rank in New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 381,900 | #3 |
| Lower Hutt | 114,200 | #8 |
| Upper Hutt | 47,400 | #20 |
| Paraparaumu | 29,900 | #25 |
| Masterton | 28,900 | #28 |
| Wainuiomata | 20,450 | #37 |
Cities near Porirua
- Lower Hutt114,200 people · ~11 km away
- Upper Hutt47,400 people · ~17 km away
- Wainuiomata20,450 people · ~17 km away
- Wellington381,900 people · ~18 km away
- Paraparaumu29,900 people · ~28 km away
- Levin19,789 people · ~66 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Porirua?
Porirua has a population of 61,500 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #14 biggest city in New Zealand.
What region is Porirua in?
Porirua is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Is Porirua the capital of New Zealand?
No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 18 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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