Noumea (Nouméa), South Province

Noumea: Located on the main island of Grand Terre, on a protected deep-water harbor, this city is the capital and largest settlement of New Caledonia.

About

Quick Facts about Nouméa

Population 96,082
Country France
State South Province (New Caledonia)
County Nouméa
Postal code 98800
Area 45.7 km2
Latitude & Longitude -22.2741,166.4488
Altitude 85 feet / 26 meters
Capital city Nouméa is capital of Grande Terre, New Caledonia
Time Zone Pacific/Noumea
Local time 03:56:26 (24th April 2026)
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Geography

Nouméa is located at 22°16'27"S 166°26'56"E (-22.2740700, 166.4488400).

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Official Website
  • Gold Coast (1992 )
  • Nice (1985 )
  • Papeete (2019 )
  • Taupō (1995 )

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
2014 99,926 - census
2015 100,237 0.31% census
2019 96,082 -4.32% census
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