Hamilton

Also known as Hamiltron, The Tron, The Fountain City, Kirikiriroa, H-Town, Hamilton, New Zealand, Hamilton City

largest city in New Zealand's Waikato region

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Place details

Locality: Hamilton City
Region: Waikato
Country: New Zealand / Aotearoa
Population: 192,100
Timezone: Pacific/Auckland

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Wikidata facts

Population: 176500
Area: 110.8
Elevation: 40
Official website: www.hamilton.govt.nz/Pages/default.aspx
Image: GardenPlaceHamilton.jpg
Dialing code: 07

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Commons category: Hamilton, New Zealand
native label: Hamilton
P12749: Seljord Municipality

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Hamilton, also known colloquially as The Tron, is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 192,100, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton is now considered the fastest growing city in the country.

The area now covered by the city began as the site of several Māori villages, including Kirikiriroa, from which the city takes its Māori name. By the time English settlers arrived, most of these villages, which sat beside the Waikato River, were abandoned as a result of the Invasion of Waikato and land confiscation (Raupatu) by the Crown.