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Poum

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Country
  
France

Province
  
North Province

Population (2014 census)
  
1,463

Sui generis collectivity
  
New Caledonia

Area
  
469.4 km (181.2 sq mi)

INSEE/Postal code
  
98826 /98826

Poum

Poum is a commune in the North Province of New Caledonia, an overseas territory of France in the Pacific Ocean. The town of Poum is located in the far northwest, located on the southern part of Banare Bay, with Mouac Island just offshore.

Poum sits within the world's largest lagoon and is rich in Kanak culture. This region offers a choice of four white beaches and aqua waters.

"It feels a little like the back of beyond - you're truly in the far North of Grande Terre here, with pink-hued mountains and white sandy beaches. The region around Poum offers great landscapes to visitors. A really special light lends nature amazing colours - there is an opportunity for you to take wonderful early morning photos."

History

The commune of Poum was created on 5 January 1977 by detaching its territory from the commune of Koumac.

References

Poum Wikipedia