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Houaïlou, New Caledonia
North Province · New Caledonia
Houaïlou is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 4,562. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,562 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | -21.2833°, 165.6167° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
| Country | 🇳🇨 New Caledonia |
| State / Province | North Province |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.9 inches (1,700 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Houaïlou
Houaïlou is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 4,562. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.2°F |
| 34% above New Caledonia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 445.3 sq mi (1,153.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -21.2833°N, 165.6167°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 99 km |
| 1936 | NEW CALEDONIA | Unknown | 2.2 m | — | 108 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Warmest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in |
Houaïlou has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 66°F in August to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.5") and September the driest (2.4").
Colleges & Universities in Houaïlou
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lycée Donéva | University | — | — |
Schools in Houaïlou
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège Donéva | — | — | — | — |
| École de Bâ | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Houailou | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire "Houailou élém - Wani" | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle de Houailou | — | — | — | — |
| École de Gouareu | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Houaïlou
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Farmers Markets in Houaïlou
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marché de Houailou |
Restaurants in Houaïlou
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Houaïlou
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Houaïlou
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Houaïlou
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NOU | Large Airport |
| Touho Airport | TOU | Medium Airport |
| Bourail - Poé Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Canala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hienghène Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mueo Airport | PDC | Small Airport |
| Oua Tom Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Houaïlou
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| OPT Houailou |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Houaïlou
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de Gouareu | |
| Église de Houailou | |
| Église Donéva | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Temple de Nédiouen |
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What is the population of Houaïlou?
Houaïlou has a population of 4,562 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 445.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Houaïlou?
Houaïlou has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.