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Anse-Vata, New Caledonia

South Province · New Caledonia

Anse-Vata is a small town in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 3,729. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,729 Population 211/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
60.2 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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People

Population3,729
Density211/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain60.2 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,729
Population Density211 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-22.3004°, 166.4435°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceSouth Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation60.2 inches (1,530 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anse-Vata

Anse-Vata is a small town in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 3,729. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Climate in Anse-Vata

Anse-Vata has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1018 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.4° / 29.4° 112.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.9° 124.0
Mar 26.2°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29° 158.5
Apr 24.6°C / 76°F 22° / 27.3° 125.7
May 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.6° 87.2
Jun 21.5°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.2° 78.5
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 17.6° / 23.4° 73.2
Aug 20.4°C / 69°F 17.4° / 23.4° 69.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 18.3° / 24.7° 42.9
Oct 22.9°C / 73°F 19.6° / 26.2° 38.6
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.5° 41.1
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 22.5° / 29.1° 66.8
Anse-Vata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above New Caledonia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²)
Population Density211/sq mi
Coordinates-22.3004°N, 166.4435°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.2"
59% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 7.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Mar 17, 2023.

Dec 3, 1990 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.6 54 km
Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 48 km
Mar 17, 2023 39 km SE of Vao, New Caledonia M4.6 149 km
Jan 17, 2009 35 km NW of Vao, New Caledonia M4.5 87 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

25 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 2 101 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 88 km
2021 Niran Category 3 45 km
2018 Hola Category 2 270 km
2018 Gita Category 2 215 km
2017 Donna Category 2 193 km
2017 Cook Category 2 77 km
2006 Jim Category 1 194 km
2003 Erica Category 4 34 km
1999 Frank Category 2 46 km
1999 Dani Category 2 225 km
1997 Drena Category 3 70 km
1996 Beti Category 3 46 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 95 km
1994 Sarah Category 2 300 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 191 km
1993 Prema Category 4 262 km
1993 Polly Category 2 259 km
1992 Esau Category 2 98 km
1989 Harry Category 4 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
April 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
May 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in Coldest
September 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
October 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in

Anse-Vata has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Anse-Vata

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Collège privé Saint-Joseph
École maternelle les Lys
Lycée Blaise Pascal
École Primaire Fernande Leriche
École Primaire Eloi Franc
Collège Jean Mariotti
Collège Saint Joseph de Cluny (Anse Vata)
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Radio Stations near Anse-Vata

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Nouvelle-Calédonie La Première music, talk MP3 128 kbps
Radio Rythme Bleu MP3 82 kbps

Museums in Anse-Vata

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boulangerie Guillain
Centre d'Art
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre
Maison Célières
Maison de la Biodiversité
Maison de la Nature
Maison Higginson
Micro-Folie
Musée de l'Histoire Maritime
Musée de la Nouvelle-Calédonie
Musée de la seconde guerre mondiale en Nouvelle-Calédoni
Musée de la Ville
Musée du bagne
Site Historique de l'Île Nou
Villa musée de Païta

Libraries in Anse-Vata

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque annexe de Plum0.0
Bibliothèque Denise Frey0.0
Bibliothèque Universitaire0.0
Bibliothèque universitaire de l'ESPE0.0
Bilbiothèque Bernheim0.0
CDI0.0
Médiathéque de Koutio0.0
mwa vee0.0
ngan vhalik0.0

Farmers Markets in Anse-Vata

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Halles de Dumbéa Centre
Marché de Gros de Ducos
Marché de Kaméré
Marché de Paita
Marché du Mt Dore
Marché municipal de Nouméa
Marché municipal de Nouméa
Ressourcerie de Nouméa

Hotels in Anse-Vata

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Del Sole
DoubleTree by Hilton Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort
Hilton Noumea La Promenade Residences
Le Lagon
Le Méridien Noumea Resort & Spa
Nouvata
Nouvata Budget
Ramada Hotel & Suite

Restaurants in Anse-Vata

41 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Along Beach
Bunenos tacos
Cacao Sampaka
Chai de L'Hippodrome
Cookasia
Duke's
El Fornaio
Faré du Palm Beach
Fun Beach
Hanoi Plage
L'Entrecôte au 360°
L'Eternel
La Gavotte
La Terrasse
La Terrasse
Le Bilboquet Plage
Le Faré
Le Faré
Le Faré
Le Grenier
Le Jeeves
Le Pastaga
Le Roof
Le Surya
Le Totem
Les bouches des goûts
Mamma Mia
Manuia
Moostache kebab
New Bangkok
O'Boucher
Oasis Ramada
Parfum d'Olive
Pizza & Pasta
Saveurs d'Asie
Single Fin
Sô Sushis & Salades
Stone Grill
Tipico Latino
Toro Plaza
Uncle Hô

Cafes in Anse-Vata

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bubblenjoy
French Café
L'équilibre
Lemon Bay
Malongo Café
Sunshine Coffee

Clinics in Anse-Vata

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medisud

Gas Stations in Anse-Vata

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Total
Total Anse Vata

Banks in Anse-Vata

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI Baie des Citrons
BNP Paribas

Shopping Malls in Anse-Vata

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Commodore
Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Palm Beach

Stadiums & Teams in Anse-Vata

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Anse-Vata

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Tontouta International AirportNOULarge Airport
Nouméa Magenta AirportGEAMedium Airport
Île Hugon AirstripSmall Airport
Nakutakoin Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Oua Tom AirportSmall Airport
Ouinne Private AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Noumea

🇳🇨 About New Caledonia

Capital Noumea
Population 284,060
Area 19,060 km²
GDP (USD) $9,769,167,530
GDP per capita $33,702
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.8 years
Urban population 67.8%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +687
TLD .nc
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anse-Vata

What is the population of Anse-Vata?

Anse-Vata has a population of 3,729 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anse-Vata?

Anse-Vata has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.

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