Poya River

The Poya River is a river of western-central New Caledonia. Its source lies near Mount Aopinie. The town of Poya lies on the river bank not far from the sea.[1] The river mouth at Poya Bay is characterised by large mangroves.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ United States. Hydrographic Office (1952). Sailing directions for the Pacific islands. G.P.O. p. 46. Retrieved 13 May 2012.
  2. ↑ Spalding, Mark; Kainuma, Mami; Collins, Lorna (30 August 2010). World Atlas of Mangroves. Earthscan. p. 163. ISBN 978-1-84407-657-4. Retrieved 13 May 2012.

Coordinates: 21°15′52″S 165°17′18″E / 21.26444°S 165.28833°E / -21.26444; 165.28833

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