Buala
in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-8.145 and 159.592 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -8° 8' 41" and E 159° 35' 31"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - SBD
Spoken languages:
English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:35 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Pacific/Guadalcanal
UTC/GMT offset: 11 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:23 am and 6:17 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
11.283 and -16.450 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Egara
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Solomon Islands in Melanesia

Safety Score: 3,3 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Solomon Islands.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Solomon Islands. Last Update: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Buala

Buala in Isabel Province with it's 2,700 habitants is a town located in Solomon Islands about 92 mi (or 149 km) north of Honiara, the country's capital town.

Time in Buala is now 01:35 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Guadalcanal with an UTC offset of 11 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Buala. The closest airport in Solomon Islands is Fera/Maringe Airport in a distance of 3 mi (or 4 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Tulagi, Auki, Honiara, Gizo and Kirakira. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 87 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 80 °F
Chance of rainfall 3%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 4 km/h (3 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 48% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

30°C (87 °F)
26°C (79 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

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Twin Otter Takeoff - Solomon Airlines - Fera, Solomon Islands

Published: August 13, 2013
Length: 06:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: skilled_methodz

Fera (AGGF) - Suavanao (AGGV), DHC-6 Twin Otter, Solomon Airlines, (21/12/12)


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Buala

Buala is a town in the Solomon Islands. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8|08|S|159|35|E|region:SB_type:city|| |primary |name= }} Buala is located on Santa Isabel Island (the longest of the Solomon Islands). Buala consists of Jejevo station and Buala Village. Buala is located on a side of a hill so there is no place for the town to expand, new feeder roads have been continuously developed to the east and western ends of the township.

Located at -8.13333, 159.583 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in the Solomon Islands

Fera Airport

Fera Airport is an airport on Fera Island in the Solomon Islands.

Located at -8.10722, 159.577 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in the Solomon Islands

Fera Island

Fera Island is one of the chain of islands forming Buala Bay, in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands. The other islands are Gojoruru, Tasia and Sulei. Fera Airport is on Fera Island.

Located at -8.1072, 159.595 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of the Solomon Islands

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