Regional council of Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington is a regional council found in the nation of New Zealand. Home to 471,315 people, it is the 3rd largest division in New Zealand in terms of population.
Wellington gained its current status as a regional council in the year 1989. The government of Wellington is lead by Chris Laidlaw and is based in the regional council capital of Wellington (Population: 381,900).
The most populous cities in Wellington are: Wellington (Population: 381,900), Lower Hutt (Population: 101,194), Porirua (Population: 50,914).
Wellington Regional council - Quick Facts
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region Type | Regional council |
| ISO Code | NZ_WGN |
| Time Zone | NZDT |
| Year of Establishment | 1989 |
| Capital | Wellington (Population: 381,900) |
| Head of Government | Chris Laidlaw |
| Total Population | 471,315 |
| Total Area | 8,124 sq km (3,137 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 58.0 sq km (150.3 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.