North Island

The North Island is the smaller of the two main islands of New Zealand. It is separated from the South Island by Cook Strait. The island is 113,729 square kilometres (43,911 sq mi) in area, making it the world's 14th-largest island. It has a population of 3,287,600 (June 2009). Its Māori name is Te Ika a Māui.

North Island

Geography
Location	Oceania
Coordinates	38°24′S 175°43′E
Archipelago	New Zealand
Area	113,729 km2 (43,911 sq mi) (14th)
Elevation	2,797 m (9,177 ft)
Country
New Zealand

Twelve cities are in the North Island. The biggest is Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, which is in the northwestern part of the island. Wellington, the capital, is at the southern end of the island. About 76% of New Zealand's population live in the North Island.

North Island Media

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  Mount Taranaki (left) & Fanthams Peak from Dive Lake. Egmont National Park, New Zealand

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  Tongariro National Park

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  Mount Ruapehu, the highest point on the North Island

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  View of Mount Taranaki from New Plymouth

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  View of Auckland CBD, the largest city by urban area and population in the country

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  Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand

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  Map of the North Island showing some of its cities

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  Territorial authorities of the North Island

Related pages

• South Island
• Chatham Islands