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Nouméa
City in Nouvelle-Calédonie, France
Overview
Nouméa, the capital of New Caledonia, is a lively coastal city known for its turquoise lagoons, French colonial charm, and diverse cultures. With stunning beaches, excellent seafood, and a cosmopolitan atmosphere, it's a gateway to exploring the South Pacific.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
France
Overseas Collectivity With Special Status
Nouvelle-Calédonie
Population
96,082
Time Zone
Pacific/Noumea
Coordinates
-22.28°, 166.46°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
67
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,259
Local Cost
$1,470
Local Income
$1,500
Cashless
62
English
44
Temperature
23.7°C
Summer Avg
25.8°C
Winter Avg
21.5°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
17.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1000 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
34 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
72
Coworking
1
Cafes
8
Nightlife
13
Parks
50
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GEA
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 51 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 73/100.
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