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Buala
City in Isabel, Solomon Islands
Overview
Buala is a tranquil coastal town on Santa Isabel Island, offering authentic Solomon Islands culture, stunning natural scenery, and an inviting local atmosphere. With just 2,700 residents, it's the administrative center of Isabel Province and a gateway to unspoiled beaches and rainforests.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Solomon Islands
Province
Isabel
Population
2,700
Time Zone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Coordinates
-8.14°, 159.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$560
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
70
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
27.7°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
24.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2715 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
FRE
Distance
5 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 50/100.
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