La Foa

La Foa
Commune
Location of the commune (in red) within New Caledonia
Location of the commune (in red) within New Caledonia
Location of La Foa
Map
Coordinates: 21°42′41″S 165°49′06″E / 21.7115°S 165.8182°E / -21.7115; 165.8182
CountryFrance
Sui generis collectivityNew Caledonia
ProvinceSouth Province
Government
 • Mayor (2022–2026) Florence Rolland[1]
Area
1
464.0 km2 (179.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2019 census)[2]
3,552
 • Density7.7/km2 (20/sq mi)
Ethnic distribution
 • 2019 censusKanaks 31.11%
Europeans 28.66%
Wallisians and Futunans 10.67%
Mixed 17.96%
Other 11.6%
Time zoneUTC+11:00
INSEE/Postal code
98813 /98880
Elevation0–1,058 m (0–3,471 ft)
(avg. 20 m or 66 ft)
1 New Caledonia Land Register (DITTT) data, which exclude lakes and ponds larger than 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) as well as the estuaries of rivers.
O'kono ceremonial ax - La Foa MHNT

La Foa (French pronunciation: [la fwa]) is a commune in the South Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean.

Although the provincial seat of the South Province is in Nouméa, La Foa was made the chief town of the administrative subdivision of the South in order to counterbalance the overwhelming weight of Nouméa in New Caledonia. Both entities share an almost identical territory, but their status and role is quite different: the South Province, with its provincial assembly in Nouméa, is a full political division, whereas the administrative subdivision of the South is only an administrative division of the French central state, akin to an arrondissement of Metropolitan France, with a Deputy Commissioner of the Republic (commissaire délégué de la République), akin to a subprefect of metropolitan France, in residence in La Foa.

Geography

Climate

La Foa has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The average annual temperature in La Foa is 22.7 °C (72.9 °F). The average annual rainfall is 1,128.4 mm (44.43 in) with February as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in February, at around 26.5 °C (79.7 °F), and lowest in July, at around 18.9 °C (66.0 °F). The highest temperature ever recorded in La Foa was 38.0 °C (100.4 °F) on 12 December 1952; the coldest temperature ever recorded was 4.2 °C (39.6 °F) on 29 July 1968.

Climate data for La Foa (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1952−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 36.4
(97.5) 		37.1
(98.8) 		36.9
(98.4) 		34.8
(94.6) 		33.5
(92.3) 		32.5
(90.5) 		31.2
(88.2) 		32.0
(89.6) 		34.5
(94.1) 		34.8
(94.6) 		37.2
(99.0) 		38.0
(100.4) 		38.0
(100.4)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31.7
(89.1) 		31.8
(89.2) 		30.9
(87.6) 		29.5
(85.1) 		27.5
(81.5) 		26.0
(78.8) 		25.1
(77.2) 		25.3
(77.5) 		26.9
(80.4) 		28.8
(83.8) 		30.1
(86.2) 		31.3
(88.3) 		28.7
(83.7)
Daily mean °C (°F) 26.0
(78.8) 		26.5
(79.7) 		25.8
(78.4) 		24.0
(75.2) 		21.8
(71.2) 		20.1
(68.2) 		18.9
(66.0) 		18.9
(66.0) 		20.0
(68.0) 		21.9
(71.4) 		23.5
(74.3) 		25.3
(77.5) 		22.7
(72.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 20.4
(68.7) 		21.3
(70.3) 		20.7
(69.3) 		18.5
(65.3) 		16.0
(60.8) 		14.2
(57.6) 		12.6
(54.7) 		12.5
(54.5) 		13.1
(55.6) 		15.0
(59.0) 		16.9
(62.4) 		19.2
(66.6) 		16.7
(62.1)
Record low °C (°F) 12.0
(53.6) 		9.0
(48.2) 		12.2
(54.0) 		8.8
(47.8) 		7.0
(44.6) 		4.9
(40.8) 		4.2
(39.6) 		5.4
(41.7) 		5.3
(41.5) 		6.0
(42.8) 		8.5
(47.3) 		11.4
(52.5) 		4.2
(39.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 155.0
(6.10) 		184.3
(7.26) 		177.3
(6.98) 		102.9
(4.05) 		78.0
(3.07) 		72.2
(2.84) 		64.8
(2.55) 		62.7
(2.47) 		35.7
(1.41) 		29.6
(1.17) 		63.2
(2.49) 		102.7
(4.04) 		1,128.4
(44.43)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 9.9 11.4 11.7 7.8 7.4 7.0 6.5 6.2 4.0 3.9 5.7 8.1 89.5
Source: Météo-France[3]

References

  1. ^ "Répertoire national des élus: les maires" (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
  2. ^ Population, ménages et logement par commune, en 2019, Institut de la statistique et des études économiques Nouvelle-Calédonie
  3. ^ "Fiche Climatologique Statistiques 1991-2020 et records" (PDF). Météo-France. Retrieved August 25, 2022.

La Foa travel guide from Wikivoyage

Wikimedia Commons has media related to La Foa.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for La Foa.


Stub icon

This New Caledonian location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Read other articles:

List of sovereign states and dependent territories in the Americas

This is an alphabetical list of sovereign states and dependent territories in the Americas. It comprises three regions, Northern America (Canada and the United States), the Caribbean (cultural region of the English, French, Dutch, and Creole speaking countries located on the Caribbean Sea) and Latin America (nations that speak Spanish and Portuguese). The Americas are almost entirely located in the Western Hemisphere, with some of the north-west islands of Alaska entering the Eastern Hemisph...

 

 

Valentyna Semerenko

Ukrainian biathlete Valentyna SemerenkoPersonal informationFull nameValentyna Oleksandrivna SemerenkoBorn (1986-01-18) 18 January 1986 (age 38)Krasnopillia, Sumy Oblast, Ukrainian SSR, now UkraineHeight1.61 m (5 ft 3 in)Weight54 kg (119 lb)Professional informationSportBiathlonClubDynamo UkraineWorld Cup debut2016Olympic GamesTeams4 (2006–2018)Medals1 (1 gold)World ChampionshipsTeams10 (2007–2019)Medals6 (1 gold)World CupSeasons2005–2023Indivi...

 

 

Titi Buengo

Angolan footballer Titi Buengo Personal informationFull name André BuengoDate of birth (1980-02-11) 11 February 1980 (age 44)Place of birth Luanda, AngolaHeight 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)Position(s) StrikerSenior career*Years Team Apps (Gls)2000–2001 Olympique Saint-Quentin 31 (7)2001–2002 Wasquehal 18 (3)2002–2003 US Créteil 36 (8)2003–2005 Grenoble 17 (2)2005 Neuchâtel Xamax 12 (1)2005–2006 Clermont Foot 26 (8)2006–2008 Amiens 53 (17)2008–2009 Troyes 27 (11)2009...

Canicattì

Peta wilayah Komune Canicattì (merah) di Provinsi Agrigento (emas), Sisilia, Italia. Canicattì commune di Italia Canicattì (it) Tempat Negara berdaulatItaliaRegion otonom dengan status khususSiciliaProvinsi di ItaliaProvinsi Agrigento NegaraItalia Ibu kotaCanicattì PendudukTotal34.449  (2023 )GeografiLuas wilayah91,86 km² [convert: unit tak dikenal]Ketinggian465 m Berbatasan denganMontedoro (en) Caltanissetta Delia (en) Castrofilippo Racalmuto Naro Serradifalco (en) Ravanusa Ca...

 

 

Geospatial intelligence

Information on military opponents' location Graphical depiction of the definition of Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) In the United States, geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is intelligence about the human activity on Earth derived from the exploitation and analysis of imagery, signals, or signatures with geospatial information. GEOINT describes, assesses, and visually depicts physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth. GEOINT, as defined in US Code, consists of im...

 

 

Cheddi Jagan

Cheddi Jagan Presiden Guyana ke-4Masa jabatan9 Oktober 1992 – 6 Maret 1997Perdana MenteriSam Hinds PendahuluDesmond HoytePenggantiSam Hinds Informasi pribadiLahirCheddi Berret Jagan(1918-03-22)22 Maret 1918Port Mourant, GuyanaMeninggal6 Maret 1997(1997-03-06) (umur 78)Washington, D.C., Amerika SerikatPartai politikPartai Progresif RakyatSuami/istriJanet Rosenberg (1943-1997; kematiannya); 2 anakAlma materUniversitas HowardNorthwestern UniversityTanda tanganSunting kotak info&#...

Genoa Cricket and Football Club 2012-2013

Voce principale: Genoa Cricket and Football Club. Genoa Cricket and Football ClubStagione 2012-2013Sport calcio Squadra Genoa Allenatore Luigi De Canio, poi Luigi Delneri, poi Davide Ballardini All. in seconda Roberto Rizzo, poi Francesco Conti, poi Carlo Regno Presidente Enrico Preziosi Serie A17º posto Coppa ItaliaTerzo turno Maggiori presenzeCampionato: Frey (36)Totale: Frey (37) Miglior marcatoreCampionato: Borriello (12)Totale: Borriello (12) Abbonati16 761 Maggior numero di ...

 

 

Penal laws (Ireland)

18th-century oppressive laws in Ireland This article is about the penal laws in Ireland. For wider insular context, see Penal law (British). For the Penal laws against the Welsh, see Penal Laws against Wales 1402. Part of a series onPersecutionsof the Catholic Church Overview Historical persecution of Christians Catholic Church persecutions 1939–1958 Eradication of the Church under Stalinism Eastern Catholic persecutions Persecution of Christians in the modern era Roman Empire Persecution o...

 

 

Irish cuisine

Culinary traditions of Ireland This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. The specific problem is: tone, style. Please help improve this article if you can. (December 2018) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by add...

Battle of Heraclea

Battle in 280 BC between the Romans and Greeks commanded by Pyrrhus This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these template messages) This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: Battle of Heraclea – news · newspapers · books ...

 

 

McKusick–Kaufman syndrome

Medical conditionMcKusick–Kaufman syndromeMcKusick–Kaufman syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner McKusick–Kaufman syndrome is a genetic condition associated with MKKS. The condition is named for Dr. Robert L. Kaufman and Victor McKusick.[1] It is sometimes known by the abbreviation MKS.[2] In infancy it can be difficult to distinguish between MKS and the related Bardet–Biedl syndrome, as the more severe symptoms of the latter condition rarely materiali...

 

 

Hinrich Lohse

Nazi German politician (1896–1964) Hinrich LohseNazi propaganda photograph of Hinrich Lohse, as published in a Latvian newspaper in 1941.Reichskommissar of OstlandIn office25 July 1941 – 21 September 1944Appointed byAdolf HitlerPreceded byOffice establishedSucceeded byErich KochOberpräsident of the Province of Schleswig-HolsteinIn office25 March 1933 – 6 May 1945Preceded byHeinrich ThonSucceeded byOtto Hoevermann (acting)Gauleiter of Gau Schleswig-HolsteinIn office27 ...

Blitz the Ambassador

Ghanaian musician and filmmaker (born 1982) Blitz the AmbassadorBlitz Bazawule in 2022Background informationBirth nameSamuel BazawuleAlso known asBlitz BazawuleBorn (1982-04-19) 19 April 1982 (age 42)Accra, GhanaOccupation(s) filmmaker author visual artist rapper singer songwriter record producer Years active2000–presentMusical careerGenres Afrobeat hip hop Instrument(s)VocalsLabels Reprisal Jakarta Samuel Bazawule (born 19 April 1982), known professionally as Blitz Bazawule and Bl...

 

 

Archer/Park

Archer/ParkRandy Archer (left) and Johnny ParkBackground informationOriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.GenresCountryYears active1994LabelsAtlanticSpinoffsThe ParksPast membersRandy ArcherJohnny Park Archer/Park was an American country music duo composed of singer-songwriters Randy Archer and Johnny Park. Signed to Atlantic Records in 1994, the duo released its sole album, We Got a Lot in Common, that year. Two of the album's singles entered the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts:...

 

 

Bahasa Urdu

Artikel ini sedang dalam perubahan besar untuk sementara waktu.Untuk menghindari konflik penyuntingan, dimohon jangan melakukan penyuntingan selama pesan ini ditampilkan.Halaman ini terakhir disunting oleh RaFaDa20631 (Kontrib • Log) 1 hari 696 menit lalu. Pesan ini dapat dihapus jika halaman ini sudah tidak disunting dalam beberapa jam. Jika Anda adalah penyunting yang menambahkan templat ini, harap diingat untuk menghapusnya setelah selesai atau menggantikannya dengan {{Under co...

Budi Satria Isman

Budi Satria IsmanBSBA, M.A.Lahir23 Maret 1962 (umur 62)Sungai Penuh, Jambi, IndonesiaKebangsaanIndonesiaAlmamaterUniversitas AmerikaUniversitas George WashingtonPekerjaanEkonom, Profesional, PengusahaOrang tuaJakub Isman (ayah)Sarmeini (ibu)Situs webwww.budiisman.com Budi Satria Isman (lahir 23 Maret 1962) adalah pengusaha Indonesia. Budi Satria Isman merupakan CEO Mikro Investindo Utama. Ia pernah menjabat sebagai Direktur Human Resources di perusahaan Coca Cola Amatil Indonesia dan Pr...

 

 

Campagna di Atlanta

Campagna di Atlantaparte della guerra di secessione americanaIl generale unionista William Tecumseh Sherman ispeziona le batterie d'artiglieria appena al di fuori dalla città di Atlanta.Data7 maggio – 2 settembre 1864 LuogoNord-ovest della Georgia e area attorno ad Atlanta EsitoVittoria dell'Unione Schieramenti Stati Uniti d'America Stati Confederati d'America ComandantiWilliam Tecumseh ShermanJoseph Eggleston Johnston; rimpiazzato in luglio da John Bell Hood EffettiviDivisione militare de...

 

 

Talibán

Se ha sugerido que esta página sea renombrada como «Talibanes». Motivo: [1][2] [3] [4] (ver discusión) Para el grupo islamista pakistaní, véase Movimiento de los Talibanes Pakistaníes. Talibanes/Talibán طالبان ṭālibān Bandera de los talibanes, con la shahada o profesión de fe del islamActividad 1994-presente (milicia organizada)1996-2001 (gobierno)2002-2021 (milicia insurgente)2021-presente (gobierno de facto)Ideología Yihadismo[1]​Fundamentalismo islámicoNacionali...

بريان باري

بريان باري Brian Barry معلومات شخصية الميلاد 3 يناير 1936(1936-01-03)لندن[1]  الوفاة 10 مارس 2009 (73 سنة)لندن[2]  الجنسية بريطاني عضو في الأكاديمية الأمريكية للفنون والعلوم،  والأكاديمية البريطانية  الحياة العملية المدرسة الأم كلية الملكة  [لغات أخرى]‏  مشرف الد...

 

 

Đurđevac

Not to be confused with Đurđenovac, a municipality in Osijek-Baranja County, Croatia. You can help expand this article with text translated from the corresponding article in Croatian. (May 2018) Click [show] for important translation instructions. View a machine-translated version of the Croatian article. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is a...