South Island

The South Island is the larger of the two main islands of New Zealand. It is separated from the North Island by Cook Strait. The South Island covers 151,215 square kilometres (58,384 sq mi) and has a temperate climate. It is also known by its Māori name, Te Wai Pounamu. About 24% of New Zealand's population live in the South Island.

South Island

Te Waipounamu  (Māori)
South Island
Geography
Location	Oceania
Coordinates	43°59′S 170°27′E
Archipelago	New Zealand
Area	150,437 km2 (58,084 sq mi)
Area rank	12th
Length	840 km (522 mi)
Coastline	5,842 km (3630.1 mi)
Highest elevation	3,724 m (12218 ft)
Highest point	Aoraki / Mount Cook
Administration
New Zealand

Related pages

• North Island
• Chatham Islands