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Gizo
City in Western, Solomon Islands
Overview
Gizo is the lively capital of the Western Province in the Solomon Islands, renowned for its easygoing island vibe, lively markets, and stunning marine biodiversity. It is a gateway to world-class diving, WWII shipwreck sites, and unspoiled natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Solomon Islands
Province
Western
Population
7,177
Time Zone
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Coordinates
-8.10°, 156.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$1,080
Local Cost
$595
Local Income
$320
Cashless
15
English
55
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.3°C
Winter Avg
27.6°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
24.2°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
3444 mm
Internet Speed
13 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GZO
Distance
2 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 62/100.
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