Facts about New Caledonia
Official languages: French
Capital: Noumea
Area: 19,060 km²
Population: 216,494 residents
Population density: 11.36 people per km²
Currency: XPF
Internet TLD: .nc
ISO codes: NC, NCL, 540
The telephone code for New Caledonia is +687
New Caledonia (French: Nouvelle-Calédonie) has been an overseas community with a special status (collectivité sui generis) since the French constitution was amended on March 28, 2003. Two representatives sit in the Paris National Assembly. The islands were colonized by both Great Britain and France during the first half of the 19th century; the main island came into French possession in 1853. Its use as a penal colony lasted over 40 years from 1864. A referendum in 2014 is to decide on the independence of the islands or whether they remain with France.
Population
| Total population | 290.009 |
| Population growth rate | 1.25% |
| Birth rate | 15.00 births per 1,000 residents |
| Life expectancy | |
| Overall life expectancy | 77.13 years |
| Men life expectancy | 73.08 years |
| Women life expectancy | 81.37 years |
| Age structure | |
| 0-14 years | 22.19% |
| 15-64 years | 68.39% |
| 65 years and above | 9.42% |
| Median age | 31.40 years |
| Gender ratio | 1.00 M / F |
| Population density | 15.61 residents per km² |
| Urbanization | 61.20% |
| Cities | |
| (Nouméa) [capital] (F 1996) 76300, (Mont-Doré) (Z 1989) 16370, (Dumbéa) (Z 1989) 10052 | |
| Ethnicities | |
| 40.3% Kanak,, 29.2%> Europeans, 8.7% f. Wallis and Futuna, 2% Tahitians, 1.6% Indonesians, 1% Vietnamese, 0.9% Ni-Vanuatu, 16.2% others | |
| Religions | |
| Catholics (Roman Catholic) 60% Protestants 30% Others 10% | |
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Biggest Cities of New Caledonia by Population
New Caledonia is a beautiful island located in the South Pacific Ocean. It is home to a population of over 269,000 people and is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse culture and rich natural resources. The largest city in New Caledonia is Noumea which has a population of over 90,000 people. This vibrant city serves as the country’s political and economic hub and features some great attractions such as the Tjibaou Cultural Centre, Anse Vata Beach and Place des Cocotiers which are all worth visiting during your stay here.
The second largest city in New Caledonia is Mont-Dore which has a population of around 15,000 people. This picturesque city serves as an important gateway to the Southern Province and features some great attractions such as the Parc Provincial de la Riviere Bleue, Plage de Magenta and Jardin Botanique which are all worth visiting during your stay here. Other cities worth visiting in New Caledonia include Dumbéa, Bourail and Poum which all have unique attractions that make them great destinations for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.
| # | City | Population | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 93,171 | -22.2741 | 166.449 |
| 2 | Mont-Dore, New Caledonia | 24,791 | -22.2626 | 166.566 |
| 3 | Dumbea, New Caledonia | 19,457 | -22.1576 | 166.457 |
| 4 | Paita, New Caledonia | 12,728 | -22.1311 | 166.357 |
| 5 | We, New Caledonia | 10,486 | -20.9169 | 167.265 |
| 6 | Tadine, New Caledonia | 7,603 | -21.55 | 167.883 |
| 7 | Kone, New Caledonia | 4,683 | -21.0595 | 164.866 |
| 8 | La Foa, New Caledonia | 3,058 | -21.7108 | 165.828 |