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City Guide > Australia and South Pacific > New Zealand > Auckland | |
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City Statistics Location: Auckland Region, North Island, New Zealand. Country dialling code: 64 (Auckland dialing code is 09). Population: 1.25 million (greater Auckland region). Ethnic mix: 73% European descent, 12% Maori descent, 6% other Pacific Islanders (including Tonga, Samoa and Cook Islands), 5% Asian, 4% other. Religion: Predominantly Christian, with minor representations of other major religions including Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and Jews – though the minority with biggest clout, politically and spiritually, are Maori, the country’s first immigrants. Time zone: GMT + 12. Electricity: 240-250 volts AC, 50Hz; flat three-pin plugs are used. Average January temp: 24ºC (75ºF). Average July temp: 14ºC (57ºF). Annual rainfall: 1,185mm (46.2 inches). |