Mont-Dore Population 2026

Mont-Dore has a population of 24,680, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇳🇨 New Caledonia, located in South Province. Roughly 8.3% of New Caledonia's population lives here. It is about 3.8× smaller than Nouméa, the country's biggest city.

NouméaMont-Dore
Location of Mont-Dore (capital Nouméa shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
24,680
Rank in New Caledonia
#2
Coordinates
22.26°S, 166.57°E
~11 m elevation · Pacific/Noumea
Distance to capital (Nouméa)
12 km
7 miles, straight line

Other big cities in South Province

CityPopulationRank in New Caledonia
Nouméa93,060#1
Dumbéa19,346#3

Cities near Mont-Dore

  • Nouméa93,060 people · ~12 km away
  • Dumbéa19,346 people · ~16 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Mont-Dore?
Mont-Dore has a population of 24,680 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in New Caledonia.
What region is Mont-Dore in?
Mont-Dore is located in South Province, New Caledonia.
Is Mont-Dore the capital of New Caledonia?
No, the capital of New Caledonia is Nouméa, about 12 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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