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Vallée des Colons

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Vallée des Colons month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vallée des Colons are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 23–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), August the coldest (average low 17°C), and February the wettest (about 367 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January28.822.920710.8
February28.823.83679.8
March28.323.32249.8
April26.822.02789.2
May25.120.31008.7
June23.718.7778.3
July23.117.8948.4
August22.917.3979.1
September24.218.07010.5
October25.919.411310.9
November27.120.79911.5
December28.422.120310.9

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01 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Vallée des Colons

What defines the settlement of Vallée des Colons?

Vallée des Colons is a city located in New Caledonia, specifically within the South Province. According to the official GeoNames record, the city has a recorded population of 8866 residents.

Situated geographically at coordinates -22.27727 latitude and 166.45803 longitude, Vallée des Colons operates within the Pacific/Noumea timezone. The community utilizes the XPF currency for economic transactions and incorporates fr-NC among its spoken languages.

02 · Districts

Districts and local character in Vallée des Colons

What and where is Vallée des Colons?

Vallée des Colons is a city situated in New Caledonia, specifically positioned within the South Province administrative region. Geographic positioning data places this urban settlement at coordinates -22.27727 latitude and 166.45803 longitude.

How large is the population and geographic setting?

The settlement records a population of 8866 residents. Operating within the Pacific/Noumea timezone, the locality functions as a non-capital populated place where the official language code is fr-NC and the designated currency is XPF.

Where can official geographic records be verified?

Geographic details and coordinate parameters for this municipal area are cataloged extensively in official geographical databases. Researchers typically consult the GeoNames record for Vallée des Colons to confirm administrative placement and spatial coordinates.

03 · Questions

Questions about Vallée des Colons

Frequently Asked Questions

Vallée des Colons is a populated place in New Caledonia. It lies within the South Province of the territory.

Where is Vallée des Colons located?

The settlement sits at latitude ‑22.27727 and longitude 166.45803, in the South Province of New Caledonia. It observes the Pacific/Noumea time zone.

What is the population of Vallée des Colons?

Geographic records list 8 866 residents for the locality.

Which language and currency are used there?

The official language is French as spoken in New Caledonia (fr‑NC), and the local currency is the CFP franc (XPF).

Is Vallée des Colons a provincial capital?

No, it is not the capital of South Province or of New Caledonia.

What is known about its elevation?

Elevation data for Vallée des Colons is not provided in the available geographic sources.

Further verification can be found in the GeoNames record for Vallée des Colons.

04 · Overview

Vallée des Colons, in brief

Where is Vallée des Colons located?

Vallée des Colons is a city situated in New Caledonia. Geographically, the settlement operates within the administrative division of South Province. Positioned at the coordinate coordinates of latitude -22.27727 and longitude 166.45803, the locality shares its regional positioning across the globe.

What are the geographical and administrative characteristics of this city?

As a designated city within South Province, Vallée des Colons functions under the Pacific/Noumea timezone. The community records a total population count of 8866 residents. Financial transactions and economic accounting within the settlement utilize the XPF currency, while the official linguistic landscape is represented by fr-NC.

How does the setting integrate into its broader territory?

While Vallée des Colons holds the status of a city rather than serving as a capital entity, it remains geographically anchored inside New Caledonia. The exact geospatial data places the municipal center at -22.27727 latitude and 166.45803 longitude. Residents and visitors operating in the area adhere to the Pacific/Noumea timezone offset. Official administrative records document the population at 8866 inhabitants. The region utilizes fr-NC for linguistic purposes alongside the XPF currency system for monetary exchanges, all operating under the governance structure of South Province.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vallée des Colons

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01 · Q&A

Where is Vallée des Colons located and what are its coordinates?

Vallée des Colons is situated in New Caledonia at geographic coordinates -22.2773, 166.4580, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Vallée des Colons?

Vallée des Colons has a recorded population of approximately 8,866 and observes the Pacific/Noumea time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in Vallée des Colons?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Vallée des Colons include FR-NC, with XPF used for local transactions.

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