South Province, New Caledonia facts for kids
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South Province
Province Sud
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Location of South Province in New Caledonia
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| Country | France | |
| Collectivity | New Caledonia | |
| Seat | Nouméa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7,012 km2 (2,707 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2019 census)
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| • Total | 203,144 | |
| • Density | 28.9709/km2 (75.034/sq mi) | |
| Communities (2019) | ||
| • European | 29.68% | |
| • Kanak | 28.79% | |
| • Multiracial | 12.53% | |
| • Wallisian/Futunan | 10.82% | |
| • Tahitian | 2.47% | |
| • Indonesian | 1.65% | |
| • Vietnamese | 1.07% | |
| • Ni-Vanuatu | 1.07% | |
| • Other Asian | 0.53% | |
| • Other | 11.3% | |
The South Province (in French, province Sud) is one of three main areas in New Caledonia. It covers the southern and southwestern parts of the main island of New Caledonia.
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What is the South Province?
The South Province is the most developed and city-like part of New Caledonia. It is also the most developed area in the entire Melanesian region. Unlike other parts of New Caledonia, people of Melanesian heritage do not make up the largest group here.
Who Lives in the South Province?
According to the 2019 census, the South Province has about 203,144 people. It is a very diverse place!
Here are some of the main groups living there:
- European: 29.68%
- Kanak (native Melanesians): 28.79%
- Multiracial: 12.53%
- Wallisian/Futunan: 10.82%
- Tahitian: 2.47%
- Indonesian: 1.65%
- Vietnamese: 1.07%
- Ni-Vanuatu: 1.07%
- Other Asian: 0.53%
- Other groups: 11.3%
Where is the Government?
The main government offices for the South Province are in Nouméa. This city is the capital of New Caledonia.
However, some French government offices are in La Foa. This town was chosen to balance the power of Nouméa. These offices handle local matters for the province. Other French government offices in Nouméa manage issues for all of New Caledonia.
How is the South Province Governed?
The South Province has a special group of people who make decisions, called the Provincial Assembly. It has 40 members. These members are from different political groups.
Here is how the seats were divided:
- The Rally-UMP: 15 seats
- Caledonia Together: 12 seats
- Future Together: 5 seats
- Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front: 4 seats
- Movement for Diversity: 2 seats
- Union for a Caledonian Destiny: 1 seat
- Other right-wing parties: 1 seat
