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Païta, New Caledonia
South Province · New Caledonia
Païta is a small city in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 12,617. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,617 |
| Population Density | 35 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.1311°, 166.3572° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
| Country | 🇳🇨 New Caledonia |
| State / Province | South Province |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.2 inches (2,774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Païta
Païta is a small city in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 12,617. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.
Climate in Païta
Païta has an average annual temperature of 23.6°C (74°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Aug (20.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1018 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above New Caledonia avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 360.9 sq mi (934.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.1311°N, 166.3572°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 8.0 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in |
Païta has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 63°F in August to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 68.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.2") and September the driest (2.8").
Schools in Païta
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Luc Amoura | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionnel Marcellin Champagnat | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Luc Amoura 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Professionnel Saint Jean XXIII | — | — | — | — |
| École Scheffleras | — | — | — | — |
| École de Paita | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Scheffleras | — | — | — | — |
| Internat du Lycée Apolinaire Anova | — | — | — | — |
| École Luc Amoura | — | — | — | — |
| Collège Sainte-Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Lycée Apolinaire Anova | — | — | — | — |
| Collège de Paita Nord | — | — | — | — |
| École James Paddon | — | — | — | — |
| École Les Palmiers | — | — | — | — |
| École Julisa Vi-Vete | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Heinrich Ohlen | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Païta
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle-Calédonie La Première | music, talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Rythme Bleu | — | MP3 82 kbps |
Museums in Païta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boulangerie Guillain | ||||
| Centre d'Art | ||||
| Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre | ||||
| Maison Célières | ||||
| Maison de la Biodiversité | ||||
| Maison de la Nature | ||||
| Maison Higginson | ||||
| Micro-Folie | ||||
| Musée de l'Histoire Maritime | ||||
| Musée de la Nouvelle-Calédonie | ||||
| Musée de la seconde guerre mondiale en Nouvelle-Calédoni | ||||
| Musée de la Ville | ||||
| Musée du bagne | ||||
| Site Historique de l'Île Nou | ||||
| Villa musée de Païta |
Libraries in Païta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque Denise Frey | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque Universitaire | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibliothèque universitaire de l'ESPE | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilbiothèque Bernheim | 0.0 | |||||
| CDI | 0.0 | |||||
| Médiathéque de Koutio | 0.0 | |||||
| mwa vee | 0.0 | |||||
| ngan vhalik | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Païta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Dumbéa Centre | |||||
| Marché de Gros de Ducos | |||||
| Marché de Kaméré | |||||
| Marché de Paita | |||||
| Marché de Tomo | |||||
| Marché du Mt Dore | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Ressourcerie de Nouméa |
Hotels in Païta
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Païta
7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Païta
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Païta
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Païta
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Païta
3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Païta
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Païta
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Païta
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Païta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Païta
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NOU | Large Airport |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | GEA | Medium Airport |
| Canala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Île Hugon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nakutakoin Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oua Tom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouinne Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Païta
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| OPT | |
| OPT Savannah |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Païta
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église de Jésus Christ des Saints des Derniers Jours de Païta | |
| Église de N'De | |
| Église de Paita |
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Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Païta
What is the population of Païta?
Païta has a population of 12,617 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 360.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Païta?
Païta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.2 inches.