Regional council of Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Bay of Plenty is a regional council found in the nation of New Zealand. Home to 267,741 people, it is the 5th largest division in New Zealand in terms of population.
Bay of Plenty gained its current status as a regional council in the year 1989. The government of Bay of Plenty is lead by John Cronin and is based in the regional council capital of Whakatane (Population: 18,602).
The most populous cities in Bay of Plenty are: Tauranga (Population: 110,338), Rotorua (Population: 65,901).
Bay of Plenty Regional council - Quick Facts
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region Type | Regional council |
| ISO Code | NZ_BOP |
| Time Zone | NZDT |
| Year of Establishment | 1989 |
| Capital | Whakatane (Population: 18,602) |
| Head of Government | John Cronin |
| Total Population | 267,741 |
| Total Area | 12,447 sq km (4,806 sq miles) |
| Population Density | 21.5 sq km (55.7 sq miles) |
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.