Poum Facts
| Area | 474.4 km² |
| Population | 999 |
| Male Population | 520 (52.0%) |
| Female Population | 479 (48.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +147.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +38.8% |
| Median Age | 26.4 years (Male: 25.9, Female: 27.1) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | New Caledonia Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -20.23333, 164.01667 |
| Postal Codes | 98826 |
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Poum Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 404 | 599 | 720 | 923 | 999 |
| Population Density | 0.9 / km² | 1.3 / km² | 1.5 / km² | 1.9 / km² | 2.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Poum Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 28.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poum | +128.5% | +54.1% | +28.2% |
| North Province, New Caledonia | +69.6% | +30.1% | +11.2% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Poum Median Age
Median Age: 26.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poum | 26.4 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 25.9 yrs |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 28.1 yrs | 27.9 yrs | 28.3 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Poum Population Density
Population Density: 2.1 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poum | 999 | 474.4 km² | 2.1 / km² |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 40,034 | 9,615.9 km² | 4.2 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Poum Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Poum CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poum | 11,142 tn | 11.15 tn | 23.5 tons/km² |
| North Province, New Caledonia | 560,135 tn | 13.99 tn | 58.3 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Poum CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 11,142 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 11.15 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 23.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.6) |
| Cyclone | High (10) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14/17 | 3:52 PM | 4.2 | 53.5 km | 13,700 m | 53km WSW of Poum, New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 3/1/04 | 4:02 AM | 4.3 | 76.5 km | 20,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 11/12/93 | 10:39 AM | 4.5 | 76.2 km | 33,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 11/11/93 | 2:53 PM | 4.6 | 70.9 km | 32,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 10/10/93 | 7:15 AM | 5.3 | 85.3 km | 14,000 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
| 2/10/93 | 5:20 PM | 4.9 | 83 km | 21,600 m | New Caledonia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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. sits withi..
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