Hamilton, also known colloquially as The Tron, is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of 192,100, it is the country's fourth-most populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2 (42 sq mi), Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area. In 2020, Hamilton was named the most beautiful large city in New Zealand. Hamilton is now considered the fastest growing city in the country.
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The area now covered by the city began as the site of several Māori villages, including Kirikiriroa, from which the city takes its Māori name. By the time English settlers arrived, most of these villages, which sat beside the Waikato River, were abandoned as a result of the Invasion of Waikato and land confiscation (Raupatu) by the Crown.
The settlers developed the city as an agricultural service centre, but it now has a diverse economy. Hamilton Gardens is the region's most popular tourist attraction. Education and research and development play an important part in Hamilton's economy, as the city is home to approximately 40,000 tertiary students and 1,000 PhD-qualified scientists.
From the Wikipedia article Hamilton, New Zealand, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Towns around Hamilton
- Hamilton East0.8 km SE
- Cambridge17 km SE
- Pukekohe East71 km NW
- Tauranga78 km E
- Papakura85 km N
- Takanini89 km N
- Manurewa92 km NW
- Rotorua93 km SE
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