Kouaoua Facts
| Area | 335.4 km² |
| Population | 774 |
| Male Population | 409 (52.9%) |
| Female Population | 365 (47.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | -62.8% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -53.9% |
| Median Age | 27.8 years (Male: 27.3, Female: 28.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $10,575 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Caledonia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -21.39554, 165.82695 |
| Postal Codes | 98818 |
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Kouaoua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,083 | 1,914 | 1,679 | 938 | 774 | 622 | 496 |
| Population Density | 6.2 / km² | 5.7 / km² | 5 / km² | 2.8 / km² | 2.3 / km² | 1.9 / km² | 1.5 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridKouaoua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 53.9% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouaoua | -62.8% | -59.6% | -53.9% |
| North Province, New Caledonia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kouaoua Median Age
Median Age: 27.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouaoua | 27.8 yrs | 28.3 yrs | 27.3 yrs |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 28.1 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Kouaoua Population Density
Population Density: 2.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouaoua | 774 | 335.4 km² | 2.3 / km² |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 40,034 | 9,615.9 km² | 4.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Kouaoua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Kouaoua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $10,571 | $5,174 | $6,698 | $13,650 | $26,160 | $21,051 | $11,627 | $10,575 |
| Total GDP | $15.3M | $7.9M | $9.9M | $18.5M | $31.5M | $23M | $8.2M | $6.9M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Kouaoua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kouaoua | 11,113 tn | 14.36 tn | 33.1 tons/km² |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 560,135 tn | 13.99 tn | 58.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Kouaoua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,113 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 14.36 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 33.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/27/06 | 10:33 PM | 4.4 | 85.5 km | 35,000 m | Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 11/8/84 | 6:14 AM | 4.1 | 53.4 km | 33,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 4/12/84 | 2:49 PM | 4.9 | 58.4 km | 33,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Kouaoua
Kouaoua is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. Nickel mining is operated in Kouaoua.
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