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Moindou, New Caledonia

South Province · New Caledonia

Moindou is a small town in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 609. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

609 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
53.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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People

Population609
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain53.1 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population609
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates-21.7000°, 165.6833°
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 Moindou

Moindou is a small town in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 609. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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.

Moindou 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 13 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area336.9 sq mi (872.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-21.7000°N, 165.6833°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

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Feb 24, 1991 47 km S of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M5.2 148 km
Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 139 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 108 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 121 km
Feb 19, 1999 29 km SE of Mont-Dore, New Caledonia M4.2 138 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 2 200 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 180 km
2021 Niran Category 3 78 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 226 km
2018 Hola Category 2 275 km
2017 Donna Category 2 168 km
2017 Cook Category 2 11 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 297 km
2006 Jim Category 1 176 km
2003 Erica Category 4 51 km
1999 Frank Category 2 11 km
1999 Dani Category 2 260 km
1997 Drena Category 3 52 km
1996 Beti Category 3 25 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 116 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 120 km
1993 Prema Category 4 287 km
1993 Polly Category 2 263 km
1992 Fran Category 4 245 km
1992 Esau Category 2 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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

Moindou 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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Radio Stations near Moindou

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Moindou

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Musée de Bourail

Libraries in Moindou

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Médiathéque de Bourail0.0
Médiathèque de la Foa0.0

Farmers Markets in Moindou

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Bourail
Marché de Bourail
Marché de Farino
Marché de Sarraméa
Petit Marché

Hotels in Moindou

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lodge Terre de Soleil

Restaurants in Moindou

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Historique de Moindou
Ecolieu de Gaia

Castles in Moindou

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fort Téremba

Gas Stations in Moindou

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Moindou

Airports Near Moindou

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Tontouta International AirportNOULarge Airport
Bourail - Poé AirportSmall Airport
Canala AirportSmall Airport
Île Hugon AirstripSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport
Nakutakoin Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Oua Tom AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Moindou

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT

Churches & Religious Organizations in Moindou

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de Moindou

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 Moindou

What is the population of Moindou?

Moindou has a population of 609 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 336.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Moindou?

Moindou 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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