Central Province (Solomon Islands)

The Central Province is one of the provinces of Solomon Islands, covering the Russell Islands, Nggela Islands (Florida Islands) and Savo Island.[1] Its area comprises 615 square kilometres (237 square miles) and had a population of 26,051 as of 2009. The provincial capital is Tulagi.[2][3]

Central Province
Province
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Coordinates: 9°0′S 159°45′E
Country Solomon Islands
CapitalTulagi
Government
 • PremierPatrick Vasuni
Area
 • Total615 km2 (237 sq mi)
Population
 (2009 census)
 • Total26,051
 • Density42/km2 (110/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+11 (+11)

Administrative divisions

Central Province is sub-divided into the following wards:

  • Central Province (26,051)
    • Sandfly/Buenavista (3,226)
    • West Gela (2,220)
    • East Gela (2,026)
    • Tulagi (1,251)
    • South West Gela (2,586)
    • South East Gela (1,662)
    • North East Gela (2,118)
    • North West Gela (1,722)
    • Banika (2,019)
    • Pavuvu (1,956)
    • Lovukol (2,128)
    • North Savo (1,520)
    • South Savo (1,617)

Islands and settlements

References
  1. Planet, Lonely. "Central Province travel | Solomon Islands". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  2. "Central Province, Solomon Islands | Solomon Airlines". www.flysolomons.com. Solomon Airlines. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
  3. "PROVINCIAL PROFILE OF THE 2009 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS". Retrieved 13 June 2019.
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