Papatoetoe Population 2026

Papatoetoe has a population of 56,010, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Auckland. Roughly 1.1% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 28× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

56,010

Rank in New Zealand

#16

Coordinates

36.97°S, 174.84°E

~19 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland

Distance to capital (Wellington)

480 km

298 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Auckland

City	Population	Rank in New Zealand
Auckland	1,547,200	#1
Manukau City	362,000	#4
Manurewa	40,820	#21
Papakura	37,720	#23
Remuera	27,810	#29
Avondale	26,450	#31
Otara	24,420	#32
New Lynn	23,800	#33

Cities near Papatoetoe

Otara24,420 people · ~3 km away
Mangere23,310 people · ~4 km away
Manukau City362,000 people · ~4 km away
Manurewa40,820 people · ~7 km away
Remuera27,810 people · ~10 km away
Papakura37,720 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Papatoetoe?

Papatoetoe has a population of 56,010 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in New Zealand.

What region is Papatoetoe in?

Papatoetoe is located in Auckland, New Zealand.

Is Papatoetoe the capital of New Zealand?

No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 480 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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