Wellington
Wellington (New Zealand): major city of New Zealand, with country factbook, ranking and leader links.
Last updated: October 2026
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Capital | Yes — national capital |
Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects, 2022 Revision (metropolitan agglomeration estimate). Observation date: 2022. The Bureau cross-checked major-city figures against UN WUP; smaller-city figures are presented as published and have not been individually re-verified.
This page does not list a population figure for Wellington. The Bureau’s profile records it as a major city of New Zealand.
Wellington is in New Zealand. It is the national capital of New Zealand.
Wellington is the national capital of New Zealand. As the capital, it is the country’s seat of government. The Bureau’s profile records its population and country context; see the New Zealand factbook for the wider national picture.