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Napier was named after Sir Charles Napier, a military leader during the Battle of Meeanee in India.

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Napier

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
67.5K
Coordinates
-39.49, 176.91
1188th most populous city in the world

Napier is a city in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.

From the “History” section

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Napier Panorama from Perfume Point 2025
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In 1931, an earthquake uplifted 4000 hectares of Napier, raising it above sea level.

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Napier

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
67.5K
Coordinates
-39.49, 176.91
1188th most populous city in the world

Napier is a city in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: TheLoyalOrder · CC BY 4.0

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Napier Panorama from Perfume Point 2025
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Napier is marketed as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand.

Napier
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Napier

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
67.5K
Coordinates
-39.49, 176.91
1188th most populous city in the world

Napier is a city in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.

From the “Culture and entertainment” section

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Napier Panorama from Perfume Point 2025
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The historic Napier Prison is the oldest prison in New Zealand and retains some earthquake damage as part of its history.

Napier
New Zealand
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Napier

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
67.5K
Coordinates
-39.49, 176.91
1188th most populous city in the world

Napier is a city in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.

From the “Tourism and architecture” section

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Photo: TheLoyalOrder · CC BY 4.0

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Napier Panorama from Perfume Point 2025
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Napier's population density is 632 people per km2 as of the 2023 census.

Napier
New Zealand
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city

Napier

New Zealand

Country
New Zealand
Population
67.5K
Coordinates
-39.49, 176.91
1188th most populous city in the world

Napier is a city in the Hawke's Bay region on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture.

From the “Demographics” section

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Photo: TheLoyalOrder · CC BY 4.0

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