🏝️ South Island

New Zealand · Oceania · 43.60°S, 170.40°E

The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand by surface area, the other being the smaller but more populous North Island. With a population of 1,256,700 as of June 2025, the South Island is home to 24% of New Zealand's 5.3 million inhabitants. The most populous cities are Christchurch, Dunedin, Nelson and Invercargill.

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Quick facts

Country	New Zealand
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	43.60°S, 170.40°E · view on map

South Island is located in New Zealand, in Oceania.

More islands in New Zealand

Pourewa Island · Mākaro / Ward Island · Disappointment Island · Snares Islands · Stewart Island · North Island · Secretary Island · Folly Island, New Zealand · Maud Island · Taieri Island / Moturata.

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