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Wala, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Wala is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 890. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

890 Population 6/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
76.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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People

Population890
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain76.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population890
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-19.7116°, 163.6470°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation76.3 inches (1,938 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wala

Wala is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 890. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Wala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above New Caledonia avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates-19.7116°N, 163.6470°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.3"
101% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 12.83"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on May 14, 2017.

Oct 10, 1993 39 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M5.3 40 km
Feb 10, 1993 41 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.9 42 km
Nov 11, 1993 27 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.6 28 km
Nov 12, 1993 31 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.5 31 km
Mar 1, 2004 37 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.3 38 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 86 km
Oct 9, 1995 124 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M3.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

36 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 155 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 211 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 90 km
2019 Oma Category 1 109 km
2018 Hola Category 3 265 km
2017 Donna Category 4 258 km
2017 Cook Category 2 241 km
2015 Ola Category 2 155 km
2013 Sandra Category 3 184 km
2013 Freda Category 2 225 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 159 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 292 km
2006 Jim Category 1 177 km
2005 Kerry Category 1 271 km
2003 Erica Category 4 122 km
2003 Beni Category 4 245 km
2003 Gina Category 2 235 km
1999 Frank Category 2 56 km
1999 Dani Category 1 296 km
1997 Drena Category 3 56 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in
February 79°F (26°C) 11.1 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 12.8 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 6.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.9 in Coldest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in Driest
October 74°F (23°C) 3.1 in
November 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in

Wala has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 76.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (12.8") and September the driest (2.4").

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Airports Near Wala

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Île Art - Waala AirportBMYSmall Airport
Poum / Malabou AirportPUVSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église paroissiale de Waala

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 Wala

What is the population of Wala?

Wala has a population of 890 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wala?

Wala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.3 inches.

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