THE CENSUS OF 1911.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1143, 2 June 1911, Page 5

THE CENSUS OF 1911.

FIGURES ANNOUNCED. TOTAL TOPS A MILLION INCREASE, 119,000. THE NORTH ISLAND FAR AHEAD. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) Christchurch, June 1, Tho Hon. J). Buddo has supplied for publication the following summary of tho total census returns for the Doiniuion:— Tor Tor ln--1911. 1900. crcaso. North Island 503,832 4 70,732 87,100 South Island •1-13,422 411,340 32,082 Stewart Island .... 350 301 52 Chatham Mauds... 197 197 — Kei'madec Islunds i 5 — Totals 1,007,811 888,578 119,234 Tho following is the summary of the population of tho counties and boroughs: For For In--1911. 1900. crcaso. Counties 4,90,608 4. 1 j8,797 38,871 Boroughs 505,410 421,0H 80,790 Islands adjacent ... 1,141 095 418 Kermadcc Islands i 5 — Shipping 4,588 4,407 121 Total 1,007,811 868,578 119,234' Including Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands the net increaso is 119,233. Tho following are additional summaries exclusive of Maoris, Cook and Nino Islands:— North ■ South Island. Island. Counties 277,413 218,.i5S Boroughs 282,393 223,017 Shipping 2,928 I.CGO Adjacent Islands 955 186 Main Trunk Railway 143 — Total for 1911 503,832 443,422 Total for 1900 470,732 411,340 Increases 87,100 32,082 The Counties, The following is a list of tho populations of districts us taken from Miilinerators' reports, but a few have been taken from telegrams, the reports in these cases not having been completed. The figures for Chatham Islands are those of the 1908 census, tlio 1911 totals not yet being to hand. North Island Counties. Manganui, 3107; Whaugaroa, 775; Hokianga, 3075; Bay of Islands, 3149; Whangarei, 7800; Ilobson, 4083; Otamatea, 3551; Rodney, 4205; Waitemata, 5696; Eden, 23,449; Mamikan, 10,082; Coromandel, 2734; Thames, 1395; Waikato, 0612; Raglan, 2904 ; Wuipa, 0977; Kawliia, 883; Waitomo, 3000; Awakino, 001; Ohinomuri, 0048; Pinko, 3190; Matamata, 2949; Tauranga, 2940; Itotorua, 11551; East Taupo, 539; West Taupo, 898'; Ohura, 1437; Kaitieke. 1953; Whakutane, 1731; Opntiki, 2449; Wniapu, 1739; Cook, 6432; Waikohn, 2902; Clifton.. 2199; Taranaki, 9327; Egmont, 3267; Stratford, 5229; Whanganiomona, 1617; Eltham, 3367; Waimato West, 2367; Ilawcra, 3670; Patea, 3503; Wairoo, 1756; Ilawke's 8ay,'10.117; Waipawa, 3001; Waipukurau, 1581; I'atangafa, 1935; Dannevirke, 4705; Weber, 525; Kiwitea, 2782; Pohangina, 1799; Oroua, 3582; Manawatn, 4463; JCairanga, 3877; Horowhenua, 6071 ; Masterton, 4J)31; Maurieeville, 950; Castle|)oint, 620; Woodville, 1880; Pahiatua, 3396; Akitio, 1421 ; Eketahuna, 1914; Waimarino, 1148; Waitolara, 4398; Wnngamii, 3556; Itangitikei, 9033 j Wairarapa South, 2728; Featherston, 3984; Hutt, 5189; Makaro, 3636. Total for North Island counties, 277,413. South Island Counties. Sounds, 1072, Marlborough, 8058; Colling\Vood, 1205; Takaka, 1856; Waimea, 8625; Buller, G631; luangahua, 1505; Murchison, 1013; Amuri, 1G94; Cheviot, '1383; Kaikoura, 1927; Grey, 7190; Westland; 4267; Waipara, 1966; Tawera, 1239; Ashley, 9018; Sclwyn, 1263; Waimairi, 13,577; Halvern, 3458; l'aparun, 4093; Heathcote, 4154; Halswell, 1899; Springs, 1891; Ellesmere, 3775; Mount Herbert, 106'; Akaroa, 2252; Wairewa, 1 594; Ashburtou, 12,300; Geraldine, 5471 j Levels, 5319; Mackenzie, 2341; Waimate, 0729; Waitaki, 9733; Wailiemo, 1046; Wnikouaiti (part), 4298; Taieri, 6202; Peninsnla, 2934; Bruce, 4835; Clutlia, 6817; Tuapeka, 5714; Southland, 26,160; Wallace, 9428; Fiord, 42; Vincent, 3731; Maniototo, 2830; Lake, 1958. Total for South Island counties, 218,559. The Boroughs. In the North Island. Whangarei, 2GSS; Dargaville, 1293; Birkenhead, 1703; Nortlicote, 1424; Devonport, 7055; Auckland, 40,367; Grey Lynn, 7442; Ndwmarkel, 277. 1 !; Jlount Eden, 9380; Mount Albert, 6666; Parnell, 5470; Onchunga, 4645; Thames, 3592; Te Aroha, 1298; Waihi, 0436; Cambridge, 1464; Hamilton, 3541; To Kuiti, 1265; Tauranga, 1351; Taitmarunui, 1128; Gisborne, 8198; New Plymouth, 5240; Stratford, 2637; Waitara, 1452; Inglowood, 1273; Eltham, 1737; Ifawera, 2054; I'ate.l, 927; Wairoa, 1097; Napier, 10.524; Hastings, 6282; Waipawa, 1123; Dannevirke, 3371; Woodville, 1165j Pahiatua, 1358; Eketaliuna, 805; Manganui, 10,933; Wanganui 1738; Tailiape, 1574 ; Marlon, 1437 ; Fcilding, 3175; Foxtor., 1637; I'almerston North, 10,991; Levin, 160S; Masterton, 5107; Carterton, 1517; Grevlown, 1042; Wellington, G4.369 ; Petone. 6042; Miramar, 1030; Lower Ilutt, 4243; Hast bourne, 560; Onslow, 1789; Karon, 1-W9. Total for North Island boroughs, 282,393. South Island Boroughs, Picton, 1388; Blenheim, 3772; Nelson, 8095; Richmond, 703; Motueka, 1229; Weslport, 1720 ; Greymouth, 5171; Brnnner, 1008; Hokitika, 2291; Kumara, 781; Ross, 611; liangiora, 1834; ICniapoi, 1822; Christchurch, .53,092; Woolston, 3405; Sunnier, 1751; New Brighton, 1617; Lyttelton, 4058; Spreydon, 3284; Asbburton, 2673; Geraldino, 945; Temuka, 1741; Timam, 11,280; Waimale, 1702; Oamaru, 5144; Hampden, 316; I'almerston,. 792; Waikouaiti, 688; Tort Chalmers, 2100; West Harbour, 1651; Dunedin, 41,132; Maori Hill, 2213; Roslyn, 5744; Mornington, 4679; St. Kilda, 4136; Green Island, 1872; Mosgiel, 1590; Akaroa, 622; Milton,. 1347; Knitangata, 1567; Balclutha, 1261; Lawvcnce, 911; Roxburgh, 440; Tapanni, 332; Gore, 3258; Mataura, 1199; Winton, 501; Invercargill, 12,780; Invercargill South, 1388: Campbelltown. 1791; Riverton, 930; Naseby,. 310; Cromwell, 587; Alexandra, 771; Queenstown, 690; Arrow, town, 400. Total for South Island bor. oughs, 223,017. On Shipping, Persons on Shipping, North Island.— Hokianga, 35; Whangarei, 15; Hobson, 79; Auckland, 700; Onehungn, 65; Coromandel, 28; Thames, 27; Gisborne, 33; Wanganui, 37: Foxlon, 29; New Plymouth, 82; Wellington, 1394; Napier, 404. Total for North Island: 2928. South Island.— Collingwood, 0; Takaka, 9; Karamea and Weslport, 283; Hokitika, 9; Timam, 34; Lytlelton. 560; Dunedin, 77; Port. Chalmers, 88; Bluff, 495; Lake, 2; Greymouth, 97. Total for South' Island: 1600. Total shipping: 4565. Adjacent Islands. North Island.—Mokihinnu, 7; Tiri Tiri, 7; Gr»at Barrier and others, 927; Portland Island. 14. Total, 955. South Island.—DUrvtile etc., 186; Stewart Island, 350; Chatham Islands, 197; Kormadec Inlands, -1. Total, 1608. North Island Main Trunk Railway, 143. Comparisons Since 1874, Tlio following table shows the results disclosed bv (Jio different counts - stef# 1874. The Chatham Island is included in tho Year Book with the North Island, and the Stewart and Kermadco Islaims with the South Island:— Census , ' rr'p'rt'ns per cent. Year. North. South. Jvorlh, South. 1874 ... 112,063 187,451 37.41 62.59 1878 ... 158,404 250,008 38.22 C 1.78 1881 ... 193,289 290,044 39.45 60.55 1880 ... 250,081 327,801 4,3.33 50.07 .1891 ... 281,726 344,932 41.96 55.04 IS9O ... 340,865 362,495 48,46 51.54 1901 ... 390,778 351.941 50.57 49.43 1900 ... 470,929 411,019 53.07 40.33 1911 ... 504,029 443,782 55.90 44.04 The increase in t'lie Nort.h Island total, 87,100, is an increase of 18.2 per cent. • The increase in tho South Island total, 32,133, is an increaso of 7.8 per cent. During tho past twenty years (between 1891 and 1911) tlw increases lmvc been:— Northj 100 por ccnt.j South, 2S per cent.