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Pouembout, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Pouembout is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 1,511. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,511 Population 10/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Pouembout

Pouembout

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

People

Population1,511
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,511
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-21.1333°, 164.9000°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pouembout

Pouembout is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 1,511. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Pouembout has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area156.3 sq mi (404.8 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1333°N, 164.9000°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 10.71"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 29, 2021 17 km ENE of Touho, New Caledonia M4.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ruby Category 1 280 km
2021 Niran Category 4 97 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 154 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 218 km
2019 Oma Category 1 299 km
2018 Hola Category 2 287 km
2017 Donna Category 3 206 km
2017 Cook Category 2 84 km
2015 Ola Category 2 270 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 272 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 278 km
2006 Jim Category 1 212 km
2003 Erica Category 4 61 km
1999 Frank Category 2 48 km
1997 Drena Category 3 42 km
1996 Beti Category 3 65 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 124 km
1994 Rewa Category 2 112 km
1993 Polly Category 2 266 km
1992 Fran Category 4 171 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 60 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
February 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in Warmest
March 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in Wettest
April 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
November 76°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in

Pouembout has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (10.7") and September the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Pouembout

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lycée Agricole et Polyvalent Michel Rocard
École publique Léonie AVRIL
École maternelle de Pouembout
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Radio Stations near Pouembout

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Pouembout

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomusee du cafe de Voh

Farmers Markets in Pouembout

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché de Koné
Marché de Voh

Restaurants in Pouembout

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cook d'Asie

Cinemas in Pouembout

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinéma Nyaan

Gas Stations in Pouembout

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Station Mobil

Banks in Pouembout

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BNC

Stadiums & Teams in Pouembout

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pouembout

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Touho AirportTOUMedium Airport
Bourail - Poé AirportSmall Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Koumac AirportKOCSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Pouembout

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Poste de Pouembout

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pouembout

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Évangelique de Pentecôte de Pouembout
Salle du royaume

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 Pouembout

What is the population of Pouembout?

Pouembout has a population of 1,511 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 156.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pouembout?

Pouembout has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.

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