Wellington Population 2026 capital

Wellington has a population of 381,900, making it the #3 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Wellington Region. Roughly 7.2% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 4.1× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city. Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.

Location of Wellington. Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

381,900

Rank in New Zealand

Coordinates

41.29°S, 174.78°E

~31 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland

Other big cities in Wellington Region

City	Population	Rank in New Zealand
Lower Hutt	114,200	#8
Porirua	61,500	#14
Upper Hutt	47,400	#20
Paraparaumu	29,900	#25
Masterton	28,900	#28
Wainuiomata	20,450	#37

Cities near Wellington

Lower Hutt114,200 people · ~14 km away
Wainuiomata20,450 people · ~15 km away
Porirua61,500 people · ~18 km away
Upper Hutt47,400 people · ~28 km away
Paraparaumu29,900 people · ~46 km away
Blenheim29,800 people · ~73 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wellington?

Wellington has a population of 381,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #3 biggest city in New Zealand.

What region is Wellington in?

Wellington is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand.

Is Wellington the capital of New Zealand?

Yes, Wellington is the capital of New Zealand.

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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