Which city is larger in New Zealand, Wellington or Christchurch?

Area:
Wellington city: 28,990 hectares
Wellington region: 813,005 hectares
Christchurch City: 45,240 Hectares

Population:
Wellington city: 163,824
Wellington region: 451,700
Wellington city's population accounts for 4.4% of the New Zealand population.
Christchurch City: 45,240 Hectares
New Zealand鈥檚 resident population is approximately 4 million. The population of Christchurch is estimated to be 344,100.

The population of Christchurch is ~363,700. The population of Wellington is ~451,700.