1878 New Zealand census
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| Eighth census of the Colony of New Zealand | ||
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| General information | ||
| Country | New Zealand | |
| Results | ||
| Total population | 414,412 [1] (  38.36%) | |
| Most populous | Otago (114,469) | |
| Least populous | Malborough (7,557) | |
The 1878 New Zealand census was the first held in four years. The non-Māori population of New Zealand (including the Chatham Islands) was 414,412.[2]
| Region | Population | Population increase or decrease |
|---|---|---|
| Auckland | 82,661 | +22.55% |
| Taranaki | 9,463 | +73.16% |
| Hawke's Bay | 15,015 | +62.71% |
| Wellington | 51,069 | +71.43% |
| Nelson | 25,128 | +11.39% |
| Marlborough | 7,557 | +22.98% |
| Canterbury | 91,922 | +56.40% |
| Westland | 16,932 | +13.94% |
| Otago | 114,469 | +34.49% |
| Chatham Islands | 196 | +51.94% |
| Total | 414,412 | +38.36% |
References[edit]
- ^ People of European descent
- ^ "Results of a Census of the Colony of New Zealand for the night of the 3rd March 1878". Statistics New Zealand: New Zealand Census. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
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