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Poindimié, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Poindimié is a small city in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 5,006. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,006 Population 19/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
77.0 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Poindimié

Poindimié

Poindimié is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The Poindimié Islands, a group of seven tiny islets where seabirds and sea turtles nest, lies off the coast of the commune.

People

Population5,006
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain77.0 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population5,006
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates-20.9371°, 165.3312°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation77.0 inches (1,955 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poindimié

Poindimié is a small city in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 5,006. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.0 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Poindimié has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above New Caledonia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates-20.9371°N, 165.3312°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.0"
103% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.15"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Feb 8, 2018 7 km SSW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.9 125 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 22 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

28 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Dovi Category 1 283 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 254 km
2021 Niran Category 4 123 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 204 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 263 km
2018 Hola Category 2 244 km
2017 Donna Category 3 157 km
2017 Cook Category 2 39 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 243 km
2006 Jim Category 1 167 km
2003 Erica Category 4 75 km
2003 Beni Category 4 298 km
1999 Dani Category 2 270 km
1999 Frank Category 2 21 km
1997 Drena Category 3 83 km
1996 Beti Category 3 40 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 74 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 150 km
1993 Prema Category 4 273 km
1992 Fran Category 4 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1942 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 3.0 m 51 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 60 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in
February 77°F (25°C) 9.2 in Warmest
March 77°F (25°C) 13.2 in Wettest
April 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Coldest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in Driest
October 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Poindimié has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 67°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 77.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.2") and September the driest (2.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Poindimié

Institution Type Founded Website
CDP de Touho College
Lycée professionel August Ty University

Schools in Poindimié

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École de Tiéti
École de Tié
Collège de Tié - Jean-Baptiste Vigouroux
École maternelle de Tiéti
École de Bayes
École de Tchamba
Lycée Antoine Kéla
École maternelle de Poindimié
École Primaire de Poindimié
Collège de Poidimié
Collège de Poindimié
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Radio Stations near Poindimié

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Poindimié

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Mediathèque de Poindimié0.0

Hotels in Poindimié

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hôtel de la plage
hotel de plage
Hôtel Tieti
Tiéti Tera Beach Resort

Restaurants in Poindimié

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barringtonia (Tieti)
Chez Simone
Koyaboa

Gas Stations in Poindimié

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Station Mobil
Station Total Tiéti

Banks in Poindimié

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BCI
Société Général

Stadiums & Teams in Poindimié

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Poindimié

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Touho AirportTOUMedium Airport
Bourail - Poé AirportSmall Airport
Canala AirportSmall Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport

Post Offices in Poindimié

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT Poindimié

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poindimié

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle d'Ometteux
Chapelle de Wagap
Église de Poindimié
Église du Sacré-Cœur
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Temple de Tibarama

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Noumea

🇳🇨 About New Caledonia

Capital Noumea
Population 284,060
Area 19,060 km²
GDP (USD) $9,769,167,530
GDP per capita $33,702
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 78.8 years
Urban population 67.8%
Currency XPF (Franc)
Languages French
Calling code +687
TLD .nc
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poindimié

What is the population of Poindimié?

Poindimié has a population of 5,006 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 267.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poindimié?

Poindimié has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.0 inches.

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