Gisborne District

region on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island

Gisborne (Māori: Te Tai Rāwhiti, lit.'East Coast') is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand. It is on the North Island. Its largest city is Gisborne.

Gisborne District
Te Tai Rāwhiti
Map
Gisborne District in New Zealand
Coordinates: 38°40′00″S 178°01′00″E / 38.66667°S 178.01667°E / -38.66667; 178.01667
CountryNew Zealand
RegionGisborne Region
Wards
  • Matakaoa-Waiapu
  • Waipaoa
  • Tawhiti-Uawa
  • Taruheru-Patutahi
  • Gisborne
SeatGisborne
Government
 • MayorRehette Stoltz
 • Deputy MayorJosh Wharehinga
 • Territorial authorityGisborne District Council
Area
 • Land8,385.29 km2 (3,237.58 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[1]
 • Territorial52,600
 • Urban
38,200
Area code06
HDI (2021)0.893[2]
very high · 15th
Websitewww.gdc.govt.nz Edit this at Wikidata

References

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  1. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  2. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2023-02-18.