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Poya, New Caledonia

North Province · New Caledonia

Poya is a small town in North Province, New Caledonia with a population of 2,617. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,617 Population 8/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Noumea Timezone

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About Poya

Poya

Poya is a commune in New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The largest part of the commune, known as Poya-Nord, lies in the North Province of New Caledonia, and a smaller part of the commune, known as Poya-Sud, lies in the South Province, an odd situation resulting from the creation of New Caledonia's provinces in 1989. At the 2019 census, 2,592 of the 2,802 inhabitants of Poya lived on the North Province's side of the commune, while only 210 inhabitants lived on the South Province's side.

People

Population2,617
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,617
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-21.3500°, 165.1500°
TimezonePacific/Noumea
Country🇳🇨 New Caledonia
State / ProvinceNorth Province
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,424 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poya

Poya is a small town in New Caledonia (North Province) with a population of 2,617. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Noumea.

Poya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 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 Average74.3°F
38% above New Caledonia avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area326.6 sq mi (845.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates-21.3500°N, 165.1500°W
TimezonePacific/Noumea

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above New Caledonia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.21"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (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 71 km
May 27, 2006 25 km SW of Fayaoué, New Caledonia M4.4 141 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
2022 Dovi Category 1 265 km
2022 Ruby Category 1 246 km
2021 Niran Category 4 74 km
2020 Gretel Category 1 173 km
2020 Uesi Category 1 245 km
2018 Hola Category 2 289 km
2017 Donna Category 2 191 km
2017 Cook Category 2 63 km
2015 Ola Category 2 295 km
2012 Jasmine Category 3 292 km
2011 Zelia Category 2 285 km
2006 Jim Category 1 200 km
2003 Erica Category 4 28 km
1999 Dani Category 2 297 km
1999 Frank Category 2 46 km
1997 Drena Category 3 40 km
1996 Beti Category 3 37 km
1994 Theodore Category 3 114 km
1994 Rewa Category 1 101 km
1993 Polly Category 2 258 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 85 km
1936 NEW CALEDONIA Unknown 2.2 m 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
February 80°F (26°C) 7.3 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Coldest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Poya has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 68°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.2") and September the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Poya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École municipale de Poya
Collège Essaü Voudjo
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Radio Stations near Poya

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Monuments in Poya

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Col du Poya

Gas Stations in Poya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil Basse-Poya

Airports Near Poya

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Koné AirportKNQMedium Airport
Touho AirportTOUMedium Airport
Bourail - Poé AirportSmall Airport
Hienghène AirportSmall Airport
Mueo AirportPDCSmall Airport
Oua Tom AirportSmall Airport
Ouaco AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Poya

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
OPT Poya

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église de Nekliai
Église de Poya

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 Poya

What is the population of Poya?

Poya has a population of 2,617 residents and is located in New Caledonia. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 326.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poya?

Poya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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