Nelson is a city and unitary authority on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. Established in 1841 and made a city by British royal charter in 1858, it is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in the country.
Facts
Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Sources
1. Nelson, New Zealand, Wikipedia
Lead, population
had an estimated population of 54,300 as of June 2025
Lead, population year
had an estimated population of 54,300 as of June 2025
Infobox, settled by Europeans
Settled by Europeans: 1841
Geography, area
Nelson covers 422.19 km2 (163.01 sq mi)
Infobox, coordinates latitude
41°16′15″S 173°17′2″E / 41.27083°S 173.28389°E
Infobox, coordinates longitude
41°16′15″S 173°17′2″E / 41.27083°S 173.28389°E
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