Hastings
Hastings is a city in New Zealand with a population of about 88,300.
Hastings is a seaside town and borough in East Sussex on the south coast of England, 24 mi (39 km) east of Lewes and 53 mi (85 km) south east of London. The town gives its name to the Battle of Hastings, which took place 8 mi (13 km) to the north-west at Senlac Hill in 1066. It later became one of the medieval Cinque Ports. In the 19th century, it was a popular seaside resort, as the railway allowed tourists and visitors to reach the town. Hastings remains a popular seaside resort and is also a fishing port, with the UK's largest beach-based fishing fleet. The town's estimated population was 91,100 in 2021.
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About Hastings
| Country | New Zealand |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Explore | F2 |
| Population | 88,300 |
| Local currency | NZD |
| Coordinates | -39.6381, 176.8492 |
| Time zone | Pacific/Auckland |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Town |
| Distance to the capital | 254 km · Wellington |
| Population (New Zealand) | #12 most populated in New Zealand |
| Where on Earth | 39°38′17″S · 176°50′57″E |
| Hemisphere | S · E |
| Distance to the equator | 4,413 km |
| Distance to the South Pole | 5,606 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 100% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Mar del Plata (Argentina) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | 39.64, -3.15 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Sydney | 2,364 km |
| Singapore | 8,662 km |
| Tokyo | 9,201 km |
| Los Angeles | 10,560 km |
| Beijing | 10,760 km |
| São Paulo | 11,665 km |