Regional council of Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Manawatu-Wanganui is a regional council found in the nation of New Zealand. Home to 222,669 people, it is the 6th largest division in New Zealand in terms of population.
Manawatu-Wanganui gained its current status as a regional council in the year 1989. The government of Manawatu-Wanganui is lead by Bruce Gordon and is based in the regional council capital of Palmerston North (Population: 75,996).
Manawatu-Wanganui Regional council - Quick Facts
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region Type | Regional council |
| ISO Code | NZ_MWT |
| Time Zone | NZDT |
| Year of Establishment | 1989 |
| Capital | Palmerston North (Population: 75,996) |
| Head of Government | Bruce Gordon |
| Total Population | 222,669 |
| Total Area | 22,215 sq km (8,577 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 10.0 sq km (26.0 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.