Beach near Poum, New Caledonia

Poum Travel Guide

New Caledonia

Poum is a small settlement in New Caledonia, with a population of 1,405. It uses the same local time as Nouméa, making it straightforward to keep your watch aligned with the territory’s main city.

Travellers arriving by air use Poum Airport (PUV), which serves the town. There are no named notable beaches within 40 kilometres of Poum, so beach planning may require looking beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

1,405

Population

10,118 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in XPF

Plug type Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +687

Tipping: Tipping is not a widespread practice in New Caledonia, and service charges are often included in bills at restaurants and hotels. While not obligatory, tipping for exceptional service is appreciated.

Best time to visit Poum

Jan

30°22

Feb

29°25

Mar

29°25

Apr

28°19

May

27°11

Jun

26°7

Jul

25°7

Aug

25°10

Sep

26°11

Oct

28°13

Nov

29°18

Dec

30°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Poum

  • Bororot

    19.1 km away

  • Boche

    26.2 km away

  • Plage de Mahamaté

    39.8 km away

Getting there

Poum Airport · 0 km

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