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La Foa, New Caledonia

South Province · New Caledonia

La Foa is a small town in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,947. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,947 Population 9/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About La Foa

La Foa

La Foa is a commune in the South Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean.

People

Population2,947
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population2,947
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates-21.7108°, 165.8276°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceSouth Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation53.1 inches (1,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Foa

La Foa is a small town in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 2,947. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

La Foa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates-21.7108°N, 165.8276°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.06"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Dec 3, 1990 53 km SSE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.6 144 km
Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 137 km
Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 131 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 114 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 114 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 126 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
2022 Dovi Category 2 190 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 165 km
2021 Niran Category 3 91 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 241 km
2018 Hola Category 2 266 km
2017 Donna Category 2 159 km
2017 Cook Category 2 18 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 299 km
2006 Jim Category 1 166 km
2003 Erica Category 4 58 km
1999 Frank Category 2 18 km
1999 Dani Category 2 248 km
1997 Drena Category 3 63 km
1996 Beti Category 3 21 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 114 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 134 km
1993 Prema Category 4 275 km
1993 Polly Category 2 273 km
1992 Fran Category 4 248 km
1992 Esau Category 2 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
February 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
March 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in

La Foa has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.1") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in La Foa

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École primaire Yvonne Lacout
Collège de La Foa
Ecole maternelle Les Bégonias
Yvonne Lacout
Collège Dominique Savio
École Dominique Savio
Collège de La Foa
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Radio Stations near La Foa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in La Foa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathèque de la Foa0.0

Farmers Markets in La Foa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Farino
Marché de Sarraméa
Petit Marché

Hotels in La Foa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oasis de Tendea

Restaurants in La Foa

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Corne du Cerf
La Foret Noir
La forêt noire
Le Corsica
Le Fautaua
Le Jasmin
Naina Parc Hotel
Pizza Brousse
Snack Mc Denis
Tavola

Cafes in La Foa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terrass'Lukatine

Cinemas in La Foa

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Veterinaries in La Foa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Vétérinaire de La Foa

Gas Stations in La Foa

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil La Foa
Shell La Foa
Total La Foa

Banks in La Foa

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banque de Nouvelle Calédonie Agence de La Foa
BCI
Groupama
Société Générale

Airports Near La Foa

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Tontouta International AirportNOULarge Airport
Nouméa Magenta AirportGEAMedium Airport
Bourail - Poé AirportSmall Airport
Canala AirportSmall Airport
Île Hugon AirstripSmall Airport
Nakutakoin Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Oua Tom AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in La Foa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT de La Foa

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Foa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chambre Funéraire de la Foa
Saint Vincent de Paul

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Meteorites
1
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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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 La Foa

What is the population of La Foa?

La Foa has a population of 2,947 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 336.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Foa?

La Foa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.1 inches.

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