The archipelago is divided into three provinces: South Province (province Sud). Provincial capital: Nouméa. Area: 9,407 km2. Population: 212,082 inhabitants (2019). North Province (province Nord). Provincial capital: Koné. Area: 7,348 km2. Population: 49,910 inhabitants (2019). Loyalty Islands Province (province des îles Loyauté). Provincial capital: Lifou. Area: 1,981 km2. Population: 18,353 inhabitants (2019).
The archipelago is divided into three provinces: South Province (province Sud). Provinc.ial capital: Nouméa. Area: 9,407 km2. Population: 212,082 inhabitants (2019). North Province (province Nord). Provincial capital: Koné. Area: 7,348 km2. Population: 49,910 inhabitants (2019) Loyalty Islands Province (province des îles Loyauté). Provincial capital: Lifou. Area: 1,981 km2. Population: 18,353 inhabitants (2019).