Central Province | |
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Province | |
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| Coordinates: 9°0′S 159°45′E / 9.000°S 159.750°E | |
| Country |  Solomon Islands |
| Capital | Tulagi |
| Government | |
| • Premier | Patrick Vasuni |
| Area | |
| • Total | 615 km2 (237 sq mi) |
| Population (2009 census) | |
| • Total | 26,051 |
| • Density | 42/km2 (110/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (+11) |
The Central Province is one of the provinces of Solomon Islands, covering the Russell Islands, Nggela Islands (Florida Islands) and Savo Island.[1] Its area comprises 615 square kilometres (237 square miles) and had a population of 26,051 as of 2009. The provincial capital is Tulagi.[2][3]
Administrative divisions
Central Province is sub-divided into the following wards:
- Central Province (26,051)
Islands and settlements
- Aeaun
- Mbanika - Yandina
- Nggela Islands
- Russell Islands
- Savo - Kusini, Reko
- Tulagi - Tulagi
References
- ^ Planet, Lonely. "Central Province travel | Solomon Islands". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "Central Province, Solomon Islands | Solomon Airlines". www.flysolomons.com. Solomon Airlines. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ "PROVINCIAL PROFILE OF THE 2009 POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS". Retrieved 13 June 2019.