Masterton Population 2026
Masterton has a population of 28,900, making it the #28 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Wellington Region. Roughly 0.5% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 54× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
28,900
Rank in New Zealand
#28
Coordinates
40.96°S, 175.66°E
~103 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland
Distance to capital (Wellington)
82 km
51 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Wellington Region
| City | Population | Rank in New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 381,900 | #3 |
| Lower Hutt | 114,200 | #8 |
| Porirua | 61,500 | #14 |
| Upper Hutt | 47,400 | #20 |
| Paraparaumu | 29,900 | #25 |
| Wainuiomata | 20,450 | #37 |
Cities near Masterton
- Levin19,789 people · ~49 km away
- Paraparaumu29,900 people · ~54 km away
- Upper Hutt47,400 people · ~55 km away
- Palmerston North90,500 people · ~67 km away
- Lower Hutt114,200 people · ~68 km away
- Wainuiomata20,450 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Masterton?
Masterton has a population of 28,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #28 biggest city in New Zealand.
What region is Masterton in?
Masterton is located in Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Is Masterton the capital of New Zealand?
No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 82 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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