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The main part of the province is Makira Island. [2] It has a population of 40,419 (2009). The capital is Kirakira. Makira-Ulawa Province includes Makira (San Cristobal), Ulawa, Uki Ni Masi, Owaraha (Santa Ana), Owariki (Santa Catalina), Pio and others. Makira Island is 3090km²: 139km long by 40km wide at around the centre of the island ...
Kirakira, also spelt Kira Kira, is the provincial capital of the Makira-Ulawa Province in Solomon Islands. [1] Kirakira is located on the north coast of Makira (formerly San Cristobal), the largest island of the province. It has roads running 18 kilometres (11 mi) east to the Warihito River and 100 kilometres (62 mi) west to Maro'u Bay.
The island of Makira (previously known as San Cristóbal) is the largest island of Makira-Ulawa Province in Solomon Islands. It is third most populous of the Solomon Islands after Malaita and Guadalcanal, with a population of 55,126 as of 2020. The island is located east of Guadalcanal and south of Malaita. The largest and capital city is Kirakira.
A map of Solomon Islands. The capital, Honiara. Populated places. City, town or village Coordinates ... Makira (San Cristobal) Makira-Ulawa Province: Munda
It is located near Malaita Island and belongs to Makira-Ulawa Province. The island has an area of 65.92 square kilometres (25 square miles). A hilly island, its highest point is 181 metres (594 feet) above sea level. Average temperatures are around 27 °C year-round, and the island receives an annual average rainfall of some 2,800 mm (110.24 ...
Makira-Ulawa Province. Makira (San Cristobal) Olu Malau Islands (Three Sisters Islands) Malaulalo; Malaupaina; Ali'ite; Ulawa; Uki Ni Masi; Owaraha (Santa Ana) Owariki (Santa Catalina) Rennell and Bellona Province. Rennell; Bellona; Indispensable Reefs. North Reef; Middle Reef. Nottingham Islet; South Reef; Temotu Province. Santa Cruz Islands ...
It is located at the eastern end of Makira (San Cristobal), separated from it by a 7.5 km wide strait, and just north of smaller Owariki (Santa Catalina). The sound between Owaraha and Owariki is only 2.5 km wide.
Local shell money is still important for traditional and ceremonial purposes in certain provinces and, in some remote parts of the country, for trade. Shell money was a widely used traditional currency in the Pacific Islands; in Solomon Islands, it is mostly manufactured in Malaita and Guadalcanal but can be bought elsewhere, such as the ...