Wellington
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Wellington
Location: North Island
Country: New Zealand

Wellington by the Numbers:

Population: 164,000 ( City ), 424,000 ( Region )
Elevation: 420 feet
Average January Temperature: 63 degrees F
Average July Temperature: 50 degrees F
Average Precipitation: 48.4 inches

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: finance, government, tourism, film and television, scientific and industrial research
Ethnic Mix: 80.9% European, 12.5% Maori, 7.9% Pacific Island, 6.8% Asian, 0.9% Other
Electricity: 230/240 volts, 50Hz, angled two or three-pin plugs
Time Zone: UTC/GMT+12
Country Dialing Code: 64
Area Code: 4

Did You Know?

Wellington is the world's most southern capital and central Wellington is only two kilometres in diameter.

Orientation:

Wellington is located at the southern tip of New Zealand's North Island. The city is approximately 658 km south of Auckland.