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Receiving, New Caledonia
South Province · New Caledonia
Receiving is a small town in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,604. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,604 |
| Population Density | 148 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.2923°, 166.4427° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
| Country | 🇳🇨 New Caledonia |
| State / Province | South Province |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.2 inches (1,530 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Receiving
Receiving is a small town in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 2,604. 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 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.
Climate in Receiving
Receiving 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 | 73.9°F |
| 37% above New Caledonia avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 17.6 sq mi (45.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.2923°N, 166.4427°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in |
Receiving has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 68°F in August to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.8") and September the driest (1.9").
Schools in Receiving
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| École maternelle Les Frangipaniers | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Yvonne Dupont | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Receiving
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 Receiving
| 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 Receiving
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliothèque annexe de Plum | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Receiving
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halles de Dumbéa Centre | |||||
| Marché de Gros de Ducos | |||||
| Marché de Kaméré | |||||
| Marché de Paita | |||||
| Marché du Mt Dore | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Marché municipal de Nouméa | |||||
| Ressourcerie de Nouméa |
Hotels in Receiving
5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Receiving
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Receiving
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Receiving
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Receiving
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Receiving
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Receiving
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Receiving
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Receiving
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Receiving
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Tontouta International Airport | NOU | Large Airport |
| Nouméa Magenta Airport | GEA | Medium Airport |
| Île Hugon Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nakutakoin Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Oua Tom Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ouinne Private Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Receiving
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| OPT Nouméa Sud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Receiving
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Église du Vœu |
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What is the population of Receiving?
Receiving has a population of 2,604 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 148 people per square mile, spread across 17.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Receiving?
Receiving has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.2 inches.