Northland Region

region at the northern end of New Zealand's North Island

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

Northland Region
Te Tai Tokerau
Northland landscape at Parua Bay
Northland landscape at Parua Bay
Motto: 
Our Northland - together we thrive
Map
Northland Region in New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
SeatWhangārei
Government
 • TypeRegional council
 • BodyNorthland Regional Council
 • ChairPenny Smart
 • Deputy chairJustin Blaikie
Area
 • Total13,789 km2 (5,324 sq mi)
 • Land12,507.89 km2 (4,829.32 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[1]
 • Total203,900
 • Density15/km2 (38/sq mi)
HDI (2021)0.904[2]
very high · 14th
Websitewww.nrc.govt.nz

It is the northernmost region of New Zealand.

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.