Waikato

Waikato (pronounced /ˈwaɪkɑːtɔː/) is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand. It is on the North Island. Its largest city is Hamilton.

Waikato
Waikato
Waikato Region in New Zealand
CountryNew Zealand
SeatHamilton City
Government
[1]
 • TypeRegional council
 • BodyWaikato Regional Council
 • ChairPamela Storey[2]
 • Deputy chairBruce Clarkson
Area
 • Land23,901.09 km2 (9,228.26 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2022)[3]
 • Total513,800
HDI (2021)0.923[4]
very high · 8th
Websitewww.waikatoregion.govt.nz

References
  1. "Your Councillors". Waikato Regional Council. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  2. "Waikato Regional Council chair and deputy selected". Waikato Regional Council. 27 October 2022.
  3. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2022 (2022 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2022. (urban areas)
  4. "Sub-national HDI - Area Database - Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2023-02-18.
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