Richmond, New Zealand

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Richmond is the seat of the Tasman District Council, located 13km south of Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand, close to the southern extremity of Tasman Bay. At the 2001 Census, Richmond had a population of 12,912 [1].

Although Richmond lies outside the boundaries of Nelson City, it is part of the Nelson Urban Area for statistical purposes, and is informally considered part of Greater Nelson or the Top of the South. The two unitary authorities co-operate for tourist marketing purposes via Latitude Nelson.

Coordinates: 45°01′S 171°03′E