- Poum
French commune |nomcommune=Poum
province=North Province
map_size=300px
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mapcaption=Location of the commune (in red) within New Caledonia
insee=98826
cp=98826
maire=Henriette Tidjine ép. Hmae
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lat_long= |longitude=164.02|latitude=-20.23
alt moy=5 m|alt mini=0 m|alt maxi=412 m
km²=469.4
sans=1,390
date-sans=2004 census
ethnic=Kanak s 79.7%
Europeans 17.6%Polynesia ns 0.7%
Other 2.0%|date-ethnic=1996 census
dens=3.0|date-dens=2004 census|Poum is a commune in the North Province of
New Caledonia , an overseas territory ofFrance in thePacific Ocean .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
January 5 ,1977 by detaching its territory from the commune ofKoumac .
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