#1
Largest Island in New Zealand
Sorted by Land Area
Value: 150,437 km²
South Island
Island in New Zealand
South Island is an island located in New Zealand. This page highlights its key ranking metrics, including Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation, to help users compare it with other islands in New Zealand.
Page overview
- Country
- New Zealand
- Category
- nature
- Type
- Island
Ranking highlights
See how this island performs across different ranking categories in New Zealand.
#2
Most Populated Island in New Zealand
Sorted by Population
Value: 1,242,300
#1
Highest Island in New Zealand
Sorted by Highest Elevation
Value: 3,724 meters
#1
Longest Coastline Island in New Zealand
Sorted by Coastline Length
Value: 5,842 km
#1
Most Remote Island in New Zealand
Sorted by Distance From Mainland
Value: 1,900 km
#11
Largest Island in the World
Sorted by Land Area
Value: 150,437 km²
#19
Most Populated Island in the World
Sorted by Population
Value: 1,242,300
#8
Highest Island in the World
Sorted by Highest Elevation
Value: 3,724 meters
#8
Longest Coastline Island in the World
Sorted by Coastline Length
Value: 5,842 km
Key metrics
| Metric | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Land Area | 150,437 km² | Total land area of the island. |
| Population | 1,242,300 | Total number of people living on the island. |
| Highest Elevation | 3,724 meters | Highest natural point on the island above sea level. |
| Coastline Length | 5,842 km | Total length of the island’s coastline. |
| Distance From Mainland | 1,900 km | Shortest distance from the island to the nearest mainland coast. |
Metric values are based on the verified sources listed below.
Location
South Island is located in New Zealand. The location details shown here are based on the currently available city, state, and country information for this island.
- City
- Not available
- State
- Not available
- Country
- New Zealand
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How this island is compared
This island is compared with other islands in New Zealand using the ranking metrics available on this page. These metrics help show how South Island performs across different comparison categories, such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation.
Ranking positions are calculated from structured data instead of being manually assigned. As more verified information is added, corrected, or expanded, the rankings and metric values may be updated over time.
For this page, the comparison focuses on measurable data rather than user reviews or star ratings.
Sources
South Island details on this page are based on verified public sources and structured LocoDeck ranking data.
Frequently asked questions
Where is South Island located?
South Island is located in New Zealand.
What is South Island known for on LocoDeck?
South Island is listed as an island in New Zealand. This page highlights key metrics such as Land Area, Population, and Highest Elevation to help compare it with other islands.
How is South Island compared with other islands?
South Island is compared using the ranking metrics available for islands in New Zealand. The comparison focuses on structured data and metric values rather than user reviews or star ratings.