Claim: The two largest urban areas in the Bay of Plenty, which is a region of New Zealand which is governed by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, are Tauranga and Rotorua which are populated by 151,300 and 58,500 people respectively.
Evidence: The Bay of Plenty (Māori: Te Moana-a-Toi) is a region of New Zealand, situated around a bight of the same name in the northern coast of the North Island. The Bay of Plenty Region, governed by the Bay of Plenty Regional Council, incorporates several large islands in the bay, in addition to the mainland area. Tauranga Rotorua 151,300 58,500 Urban areas in Bay of Plenty (pop. >1000)