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Sola

City in Torba, Vanuatu

Overview

Sola, the quiet capital of Torba Province in northern Vanuatu, is a small, peaceful town surrounded by volcanic hills, rivers, and pristine coastline. Life here moves at a slow, authentic pace and offers a glimpse into traditional island culture amidst gorgeous natural landscapes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Vanuatu
Province
Torba
Population
1,065
Time Zone
Pacific/Efate
Coordinates
-13.88°, 167.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$695
Local Cost
$368
Local Income
$120
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
26.4°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
22.0°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3496 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
SLH
Distance
3 km

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.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 55/100.

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