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Honiara is the capital city of the Solomon Islands and of Guadalcanal Province. It has a population 84,520 (2017).

The town is on the island of Guadalcanal. It was built to replace the former capital of Tulagi at the end of World War II. Honiara became the capital of the Solomon Islands in 1952. The town is on the Kukum Highway, which connects Henderson field in the east of Honiara with the White River in the west, and passes the hospital Nambanaen and the burned down Chinatown. Honiara has a dock from which ships depart to other provinces. The gardens of the National Art Gallery are popular for afternoon strolls.

Coordinates: 9°26′S 159°57′E

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  • Aerial view of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal, in late August 1942

    Henderson Field on Guadalcanal in late August 1942, soon after Allied aircraft began operating out of the airfield

  • GuadRidgeHenderson

    Troops at the Battle of Henderson Field

  • Honiara aerial crop

    Honiara from the east

  • Solomon Islands-CIA WFB Map

    Location of Honiara

  • Honiara wards - crop of Map Administrative Divisions of Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands)

    3 Electoral Districts and 12 Wards of Honiara

  • Honiara

    The main street of Honiara

  • Aerial view of Honiara, 2013

    View of Honiara

  • Guadalcanal American Memorial

    Guadalcanal American Memorial

  • All Saints Church, Honiara

    All Saints' Church, Honiara

  • Church drum of All Saints Church, Honiara

    Drum at the entrance of All Saints Church

  • HoniaraHotel

    Honiara Hotel

  • Yot club small

    Honiara Yacht Club

  • Lawson Tama Stadium

    Lawson Tama Stadium

  • A bit of Honiara (32274638120)

    View of ships from a beach in Honiara.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Honiara para niños

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