North Province, New Caledonia

North Province, New Caledonia
North Province
Province Nord

Flag
Country France
Collectivity New Caledonia
Seat Koné
Government
 – President Paul Néaoutyine
Area
 – Total 9,582.6 km2 (3,699.9 sq mi)
Population [1]
 – Total 45,137
 – Density 4.7/km2 (12.2/sq mi)
Communities (2009)[1]
 – Kanak 73.80%
 – European 12.75%
 – Multiracial 5.68%
 – Other 7.78%
Website province-nord.nc

The North Province (French province Nord) is one of three administrative subdivisions in New Caledonia. It corresponds to the northern and northeastern portion of the New Caledonian mainland.

The provincial government seat is at Koné.

Provincial Congress

Of the 22 seats in the provincial congress, the National Union for Independence-Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front holds 11, the Caledonian Union detains 7, the Rally for Caledonia in the Republic has 3, and Future Together has 1.

See also

References

Coordinates: 21°0′S 165°0′E / 21°S 165°E / -21; 165



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