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Hienghène, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Hienghène is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,668. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,668 Population 17/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
79.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Hienghène

Hienghène

Hienghène is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. It is located on a bay called Hienghène Bay, known for its eroded limestone islets.

People

Population2,668
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain79.9 in/yr
Sunny Days191/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population2,668
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates-20.6833°, 164.9333°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation79.9 inches (2,030 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hienghène

Hienghène is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 2,668. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Hienghène has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above New Caledonia avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days191 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6833°N, 164.9333°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.9"
110% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.56"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 51 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 142 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 180 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 222 km
2019 Oma Category 1 280 km
2018 Hola Category 2 248 km
2017 Donna Category 3 195 km
2017 Cook Category 2 87 km
2015 Ola Category 2 276 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 222 km
2006 Jim Category 1 171 km
2003 Erica Category 4 81 km
2003 Beni Category 4 296 km
1999 Frank Category 2 25 km
1997 Drena Category 3 75 km
1996 Beti Category 3 29 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 99 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 161 km
1992 Fran Category 4 121 km
1992 Esau Category 2 49 km
1989 Harry Category 4 55 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 3.0 m 12 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 11.4 in
February 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in Warmest
March 76°F (24°C) 12.6 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.4 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
October 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
December 74°F (24°C) 6.7 in

Hienghène has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.6") and September the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Hienghène

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École maternelle de Hienghène
Collège Pai-Kaleone de Hienghène
École publique de Hienghène
École de Voile de Hienghène
École de Tiwamack
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Radio Stations near Hienghène

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Hienghène

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Centre Culturel de Hienghène

Farmers Markets in Hienghène

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Hienghène

Hotels in Hienghène

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Koulnoué Village
Le Koulnoué Village

Restaurants in Hienghène

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Koulnoué

Gas Stations in Hienghène

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Mobil
Station Pacific Hienghène
Station Service Shell GAPAT

Golf Courses in Hienghène

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Practice

Stadiums & Teams in Hienghène

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Airports Near Hienghène

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Touho AirportTOUMedium Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Koumac AirportKOCSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hienghène

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT Hienghène

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hienghène

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Waré

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Hienghène

What is the population of Hienghène?

Hienghène has a population of 2,668 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hienghène?

Hienghène has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.9 inches.

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