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Pouébo, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Pouébo is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,391. Elevation: 233 ft (71 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,391 Population 15/sq mi density
233 ft Elevation 71 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
85.9 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Pouébo

Pouébo

Pouébo is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean.

People

Population2,391
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain85.9 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Population2,391
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Coordinates-20.4000°, 164.5667°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation85.9 inches (2,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pouébo

Pouébo is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 2,391. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet (71 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 65°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.9 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Climate in Pouébo

Pouébo has an average annual temperature of 23.8°C (75°F). The hottest month is Feb (26.9°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 966 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 22.9° / 30.3° 147.2
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.3° / 30.5° 169.8
Mar 26.4°C / 80°F 23° / 29.8° 162.7
Apr 25°C / 77°F 21.3° / 28.6° 91.6
May 23°C / 73°F 19.2° / 26.8° 71.3
Jun 21.7°C / 71°F 17.9° / 25.5° 74.7
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 46.1
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 16.5° / 24.6° 43.5
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.1° / 25.8° 26.3
Oct 23°C / 73°F 18.6° / 27.3° 22.2
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.6° 28.9
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.8° 81.7
Pouébo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average70.5°F
31% above New Caledonia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation233 ft (71 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-20.4000°N, 164.5667°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.9"
126% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 13.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 29, 2021.

Oct 10, 1993 39 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M5.3 145 km
Feb 10, 1993 41 km WSW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.9 143 km
Nov 11, 1993 27 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.6 130 km
Nov 12, 1993 31 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.5 135 km
Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 97 km
Mar 1, 2004 37 km SW of Wala, New Caledonia M4.3 136 km
May 14, 2017 53 km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia M4.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Niran Category 4 137 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 173 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 185 km
2019 Oma Category 1 230 km
2018 Hola Category 3 257 km
2017 Donna Category 4 219 km
2017 Cook Category 2 129 km
2015 Ola Category 2 245 km
2013 Sandra Category 3 284 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 200 km
2006 Jim Category 1 183 km
2003 Erica Category 4 83 km
2003 Beni Category 4 281 km
1999 Frank Category 2 21 km
1997 Drena Category 3 72 km
1996 Beti Category 3 48 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 81 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 187 km
1992 Fran Category 4 91 km
1992 Esau Category 3 88 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 50 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.9 in
February 76°F (24°C) 10.9 in Warmest
March 75°F (24°C) 13.3 in Wettest
April 73°F (23°C) 6.6 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
July 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Coldest
August 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in

Pouébo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 65°F in July to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (13.3") and September the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Pouébo

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Publique de Pouébo
Collège Hippolyte Bonou
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Radio Stations near Pouébo

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Libraries in Pouébo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0

Restaurants in Pouébo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fare du Nord

Gas Stations in Pouébo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Puebo

Airports Near Pouébo

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Touho AirportTOUMedium Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Koumac AirportKOCSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport
Poum / Malabou AirportPUVSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pouébo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pouébo

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated EcosystemsNatural2008

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pouébo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapelle de St Denis
Église de Pouébo

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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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Pouébo

Lagoons of New Caledonia: Reef Diversity and Associated Ecosystems
Natural · inscribed 2008
This serial site comprises six marine clusters that represent the main diversity of coral reefs and associated ecosystems in the French Pacific Ocean archipelago of New Caledonia and one of the three most extensive reef systems in the world. These Lagoons are ...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pouébo

What is the population of Pouébo?

Pouébo has a population of 2,391 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pouébo?

Pouébo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 65°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.9 inches.

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