Which city is larger in New Zealand, Wellington or Christchurch?

Question

Which city is larger in New Zealand, Wellington or Christchurch?

Answer 1

Area:

Wellington city: 28,990 hectares

Wellington region: 813,005 hectares

Christchurch City: 45,240 Hectares



Population:

Wellington city: 163,824

Wellington region: 451,700

Wellington city's population accounts for 4.4% of the New Zealand population.

Christchurch City: 45,240 Hectares

New Zealand’s resident population is approximately 4 million. The population of Christchurch is estimated to be 344,100.

Answer 2

The population of Christchurch is ~363,700.  The population of Wellington is ~451,700.