
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.
Local time
Population
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°22Feb
29°25Mar
29°25Apr
28°19May
27°11Jun
26°7Jul
25°7Aug
25°10Sep
26°11Oct
28°13Nov
29°18Dec
30°22Average 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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