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Honiara
City in Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands
Overview
Honiara, the lively capital of Solomon Islands, stretches along the scenic north coast of Guadalcanal and is known for its lively markets, historical sites, and access to pristine beaches. The city combines Melanesian culture with colonial heritage and tropical island life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Solomon Islands
Province
Guadalcanal
Population
84,520
Time Zone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Coordinates
-9.43°, 159.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,625
Local Cost
$930
Local Income
$400
Cashless
30
English
70
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
31.9°C
Record Low
20.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2324 mm
Internet Speed
35 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
20 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
6
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HIR
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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