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Kaala-Gomén, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Kaala-Gomén is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 1,897. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,897 Population 12/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
68.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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People

Population1,897
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain68.7 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population1,897
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates-20.6667°, 164.4000°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation68.7 inches (1,746 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kaala-Gomén

Kaala-Gomén is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 1,897. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Climate in Kaala-Gomén

Kaala-Gomén has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.3° 147.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 169.8
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.8° 162.7
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.6° 91.6
May 23°C / 73°F 19.2° / 26.8° 71.3
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.5° 74.7
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 46.1
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 43.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.8° 26.3
Oct 23°C / 73°F 18.6° / 27.3° 22.2
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.6° 28.9
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.8° 81.7
Kaala-Gomén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-20.6667°N, 164.4000°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.7"
81% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 11.30"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Oct 10, 1993 39 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M5.3 145 km
Feb 10, 1993 41 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.9 142 km
Nov 11, 1993 27 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.6 132 km
Nov 12, 1993 31 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.5 137 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 106 km
Mar 1, 2004 37 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.3 136 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 103 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 140 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 167 km
2019 Oma Category 1 230 km
2018 Hola Category 2 289 km
2017 Donna Category 3 249 km
2017 Cook Category 2 140 km
2015 Ola Category 2 221 km
2013 Sandra Category 3 271 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 231 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 280 km
2006 Jim Category 1 214 km
2003 Erica Category 4 49 km
1999 Frank Category 2 41 km
1997 Drena Category 3 39 km
1996 Beti Category 3 82 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 115 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 154 km
1993 Polly Category 2 278 km
1992 Fran Category 4 119 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 63 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
February 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 5.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in Coldest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Kaala-Gomén has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 69°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (11.3") and September the driest (2.1").

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Libraries in Kaala-Gomén

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mediatheque0.0

Gas Stations in Kaala-Gomén

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Total Kaala-Gomen

Stadiums & Teams in Kaala-Gomén

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kaala-Gomén

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Koumac AirportKOCSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport
Poum / Malabou AirportPUVSmall 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 Kaala-Gomén

What is the population of Kaala-Gomén?

Kaala-Gomén has a population of 1,897 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kaala-Gomén?

Kaala-Gomén has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.7 inches.

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