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Rivière-Salée, New Caledonia
South Province · New Caledonia
Rivière-Salée is a small city in South Province, New Caledonia with a population of 6,873. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 6,873 |
| Population Density | 211 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -22.2314°, 166.4642° |
| 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 Rivière-Salée
Rivière-Salée is a small city in New Caledonia (South Province) with a population of 6,873. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 Rivière-Salée
Rivière-Salée 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 | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 32.6 sq mi (84.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -22.2314°N, 166.4642°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Noumea |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°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 | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| 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 |
Rivière-Salée has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 67°F in July 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 Rivière-Salée
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collège de Rivière Salée | — | — | — | — |
| École élémentaire Robert Burck | — | — | — | — |
| École maternelle Les Roses | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Marguerite Arsapin | — | — | — | — |
| École primaire Mauricette Devambez | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Rivière-Salée
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 Rivière-Salée
| 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 Rivière-Salée
| 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 Rivière-Salée
| 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 |
Restaurants in Rivière-Salée
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Rivière-Salée
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Rivière-Salée
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Rivière-Salée
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Rivière-Salée
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Rivière-Salée
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Rivière-Salée
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Rivière-Salée
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 Rivière-Salée
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Agence Multi Service OPT R.S. | |
| Poste Menard |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Rivière-Salée
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Assemblées de Dieu de Nouvelle-Calédonie | |
| Chapelle de Rivière Salée | |
| New Caledonia Stake of The Church of Jesus |
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What is the population of Rivière-Salée?
Rivière-Salée has a population of 6,873 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 211 people per square mile, spread across 32.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Rivière-Salée?
Rivière-Salée 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.