Cambridge Population 2026

Cambridge has a population of 15,192, making it the #46 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Waikato Region. Roughly 0.3% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 102× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.

Location of Cambridge (capital Wellington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,192

Rank in New Zealand

#46

Coordinates

37.88°S, 175.44°E

~67 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland

Distance to capital (Wellington)

383 km

238 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Waikato Region

City	Population	Rank in New Zealand
Hamilton	192,100	#5
Taupo	27,000	#30

Cities near Cambridge

Hamilton192,100 people · ~17 km away
Tauranga161,000 people · ~67 km away
Rotorua65,901 people · ~76 km away
Papakura37,720 people · ~101 km away
Taupo27,000 people · ~106 km away
Manurewa40,820 people · ~108 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Cambridge?

Cambridge has a population of 15,192 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #46 biggest city in New Zealand.

What region is Cambridge in?

Cambridge is located in Waikato Region, New Zealand.

Is Cambridge the capital of New Zealand?

No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 383 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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