Current Date And Time In New Plymouth, New Zealand
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:14:55 NZST
State: Taranaki Region
Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
Timezone: UTC +12:00 (NZST)
Population: 90,100
District: New Plymouth District
Find cities, states and countries closest to New Plymouth in Taranaki Region, New Zealand with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers and field teams planning routes and coverage areas around New Plymouth.
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for New Plymouth from our regional database:
| State / Region | Taranaki Region |
| District | New Plymouth District |
| Total Population | 90,100 |
| Land Area | 2,324.26 km² |
| Population Density | 38.77 / km² |
| Center Latitude | -39.0667° N |
| Center Longitude | 174.0833° E |
| Elevation | 64 m (210 ft) |
| UTC Time Zone | +12:00 |
| Population Rank in Taranaki Region | #1 of 28 |
| Flag | City | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Bell Block | 4 | 7 | 4 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Fitzroy | 1 | 2 | 1 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Frankleigh Park | 1 | 2 | 1 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Hurdon | 2 | 4 | 2 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
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| Inglewood | 8 | 13 | 7 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Lynmouth | 2 | 3 | 1 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Mangorei | 6 | 9 | 5 | South (S) | ↑ |
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| Merrilands | 1 | 1 | 1 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Moturoa | 3 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Spotswood | 3 | 4 | 2 | West (W) | ↑ |
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| Vogeltown | 1 | 1 | 1 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Welbourn | 1 | 1 | 0 | Southeast (SE) | ↑ |
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| Westown | 1 | 2 | 1 | West-southwest (WSW) | ↑ |
States and regions closest to Taranaki Region (home state of New Plymouth), with aerial distance and compass direction — useful for cross-state logistics routing, regional market-expansion research and strategic site selection.
| Flag | State/Region | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Auckland | 174 | 280 | 151 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Bay of Plenty | 151 | 243 | 131 | Northeast (NE) | ↑ |
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| Gisborne | 198 | 319 | 172 | East-northeast (ENE) | ↑ |
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| Hawke's Bay Region | 116 | 186 | 100 | East (E) | ↑ |
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| Manawatu-Wanganui | 59 | 95 | 51 | East-southeast (ESE) | ↑ |
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| Marlborough | 159 | 255 | 138 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Nelson Region | 148 | 239 | 129 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Northland | 274 | 440 | 238 | North (N) | ↑ |
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| Tasman District | 168 | 271 | 146 | South-southwest (SSW) | ↑ |
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| Waikato Region | 124 | 199 | 108 | North-northeast (NNE) | ↑ |
Countries bordering or closest to New Zealand, with aerial distance and compass direction from New Plymouth's home country — a quick reference for cross-border trade, travel planning and regional supply chain routing.
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| New Caledonia | 1,485 | 2,389 | 1,289 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
| Norfolk Island | 908 | 1,461 | 788 | North-northwest (NNW) | ↑ |
Compare population and aerial distance of cities geographically closest to New Plymouth. This regional snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-city business analysis in Taranaki Region, New Zealand.
| City | State | Population | Distance (km) | Direction |
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| New Plymouth (You) | Taranaki Region | 90,100 | — | — |
| Welbourn | Taranaki Region | 3,640 | 0.9 | SE |
| Merrilands | Taranaki Region | 3,110 | 1.3 | E |
| Vogeltown | Taranaki Region | 6,140 | 1.3 | SSW |
| Westown | Taranaki Region | 4,790 | 1.9 | WSW |
| Fitzroy | Taranaki Region | 3,650 | 2.3 | NE |
| Frankleigh Park | Taranaki Region | 3,570 | 2.4 | WSW |
| Lynmouth | Taranaki Region | 2,750 | 2.6 | W |
| Hurdon | Taranaki Region | 2,590 | 3.9 | WSW |
| Moturoa | Taranaki Region | 4,580 | 4.1 | W |
| Spotswood | Taranaki Region | 4,060 | 4.3 | W |
How does New Plymouth rank within Taranaki Region? The top 10 cities by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. Cities where New Plymouth appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| City | Population |
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| New Plymouth ⭐ | 90,100 |
| Hawera | 10,700 |
| Bell Block | 8,260 |
| Waitara | 7,730 |
| Stratford | 6,430 |
| Vogeltown | 6,140 |
| Westown | 4,790 |
| Moturoa | 4,580 |
| Spotswood | 4,060 |
| Inglewood | 3,960 |
| City | Area (km²) |
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| New Plymouth ⭐ | 2,324.26 |
| City | Density/km² |
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| New Plymouth ⭐ | 38.77 |
New Plymouth Airport IATA: NPL 10 km (7 mi) from New Plymouth |
New Plymouth sits inside Taranaki Region, New Zealand and ranks #1 of 28 cities in Taranaki Region by population. Every distance on this page is a straight-line Great Circle (haversine) measurement — the shortest path a plane or signal would take between two GPS points, not the longer road-and-turns route a driver would actually cover. View the nearby cities, nearby states or nearby countries tables above.
Scroll down and this page also ranks the states closest to New Plymouth and the countries closest to New Plymouth by the same straight-line measurement. For the complete national picture, see every country bordering or near New Zealand. Handy for cross-border import/export planning, scouting a new travel corridor or lining up emergency logistics across Australia And Oceania.
Next to every distance sits a compass heading from New Plymouth, plotted on the 16-point rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The rotating arrow marks the bearing angle (0°–360°, where 0°/360° is due north) — see it in action in the cities, states and countries tables above. It's the same reference pilots, sailors and long-haul truckers use to picture the layout around New Plymouth at a glance.
If you're stringing together stops in Taranaki Region, the neighboring cities table above doubles as a rough day-trip planner from New Plymouth — shortest hops first. Pair it with the population and area data to gauge which nearby stop is worth the detour.
See the Cities Near To New Plymouth table above, ranked nearest first with distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus a compass bearing for each. Want the bigger picture? The nearest states and nearest countries tables sit further down this page, or compare every city in Taranaki Region by population and density.
Every figure on this page is a Great Circle (haversine) distance — a straight aerial line between the GPS center of New Plymouth and the GPS center of the other place, not a driving distance. It's the same math airlines use to estimate flight paths. View the New Plymouth map for the exact coordinates behind these numbers.
It's a straight line — the shortest possible path between two points on Earth's surface, ignoring roads, terrain and detours. Actual driving distance from New Plymouth will almost always run longer, sometimes significantly, depending on the road network. Treat the figures here as a quick planning benchmark, not a substitute for a live route from a mapping or navigation app.
It's the bearing from New Plymouth to that place, plotted on a 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow marks the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is due north, 90° east, 180° south and 270° west. See it applied in the cities, states and countries tables above.
Distribution planners use it to pick warehouse or hub sites within easy reach of New Plymouth. Sales and field teams use it to sequence visits by drive distance instead of guessing. Market researchers use it to scope out the next-closest town before greenlighting an expansion. See the population & area comparison and Taranaki Region city rankings above to size up each candidate.
New Plymouth ranks #1 of 28 cities in Taranaki Region by recorded population. See the population & area comparison table above to weigh it directly against each neighboring city on this page.
The nearest airport with scheduled service to New Plymouth is New Plymouth Airport (NPL), about 10 km (7 mi) away. See the Nearest Airport card for more.