Kaala-Gomén
This pocket-sized commune in the mountains of New Caledonia's North Province, Kaala-Gomén takes its name from a nearby mountain and the local Gomen tribe. Founded on its present site in 1899, it includes the village of Ouaco, known for a beef cannery and nickel mines operated by the Mining Society of the South Pacific, which open for annual heritage days. The wider region sits near UNESCO World Heritage sites, and the coast is a short drive away.
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- Population1,897
- Nearest water from center 5.1 km3.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Kaala-Gomén: quick answers
Where is Kaala-Gomén?
Kaala-Gomén is in New Caledonia.
How do you get to Kaala-Gomén?
The nearest airport is Koumac (KOC), about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Kaala-Gomén?
The warmest month is February, averaging 26°C79°F across day and night; the coolest is July, at 20°C68°F. The wettest month is March, with about 180 mm7.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Kaala-Gomén?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.