Richmond Population 2026
Richmond has a population of 19,950, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇳🇿 New Zealand, located in Tasman District. Roughly 0.4% of New Zealand's population lives here. It is about 78× smaller than Auckland, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
19,950
Rank in New Zealand
#39
Coordinates
41.33°S, 173.18°E
~10 m elevation · Pacific/Auckland
Distance to capital (Wellington)
133 km
83 miles, straight line
Cities near Richmond
- Stoke20,260 people · ~5 km away
- Nelson54,400 people · ~11 km away
- Blenheim29,800 people · ~67 km away
- Wellington381,900 people · ~133 km away
- Porirua61,500 people · ~141 km away
- Lower Hutt114,200 people · ~145 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Richmond?
Richmond has a population of 19,950 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in New Zealand.
What region is Richmond in?
Richmond is located in Tasman District, New Zealand.
Is Richmond the capital of New Zealand?
No, the capital of New Zealand is Wellington, about 133 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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