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Buala, Solomon Islands

Isabel Province · Solomon Islands

Buala is a small town in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands with a population of 2,700. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,700 Population 3,375/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
119.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Guadalcanal Timezone

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About Buala


Buala is a town in Solomon Islands located on Santa Isabel Island, which is the longest island in Solomon Islands. Buala consists of Jejevo Station and Buala Village. Buala is located on a side of a hill that limits the town's expansion. New feeder roads have been extended to the east and west of the township. One of these roads reaches as far as Hovokiolo village in the west Maringe district.

People

Population2,700
Density3,375/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain119.1 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,700
Population Density3,375 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-8.1450°, 159.5921°
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal
Country🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
State / ProvinceIsabel Province
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation119.1 inches (3,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buala

Buala is a small town in Solomon Islands (Isabel Province) with a population of 2,700. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal.

Buala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Solomon Islands avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density3,375/sq mi
Coordinates-8.1450°N, 159.5921°W
TimezonePacific/Guadalcanal

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.1"
213% above Solomon Islands avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 14.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 7.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M5.0 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 22, 2005 47 km NNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M6.4 48 km
Mar 27, 2023 Solomon Islands M6.2 76 km
May 3, 2019 144 km NNE of Buala, Solomon Islands M6.2 145 km
Jun 10, 2016 18 km WNW of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.2 122 km
Nov 25, 1998 111 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M6.2 112 km
Sep 14, 2016 72 km NW of Malango, Solomon Islands M6.0 140 km
Jul 22, 1994 135 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M6.0 136 km
Mar 19, 2017 70 km N of Auki, Solomon Islands M6.0 128 km
Jan 11, 1996 103 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.9 104 km
Mar 9, 1994 30 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 145 km
May 19, 1992 50 km WNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 150 km
Mar 29, 2018 33 km NNW of Malango, Solomon Islands M5.8 142 km
Jul 10, 2010 102 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.7 102 km
Feb 8, 1997 78 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.7 79 km
Jun 17, 2012 Solomon Islands M5.7 93 km
Dec 30, 1992 63 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.6 63 km
Feb 28, 1998 131 km WNW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.6 131 km
Mar 22, 1990 85 km WSW of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.6 85 km
Dec 5, 1994 54 km SSE of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.5 55 km
May 27, 2019 106 km W of Buala, Solomon Islands M5.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
1986 Namu Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.5 m (34 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOLOMON ISLANDS Earthquake 10.5 m 12 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savo (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savo Stratovolcano 485 m (1,591 ft) 1847 112 km
Gallego Volcanic field 1,000 m (3,281 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 14.3 in Warmest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in
May 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
December 80°F (26°C) 10.4 in

Buala has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in August to 80°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (14.3") and June the driest (7.1").

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Airports Near Buala

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fera/Maringe AirportFRESmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Guadalcanal

🇸🇧 About Solomon Islands

Capital Honiara
Population 652,858
Area 28,450 km²
GDP (USD) $1,506,124,566
GDP per capita $1,883
HDI 0.584
Life expectancy 70.5 years
Internet users 42.5%
Urban population 30.0%
Currency SBD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +677
TLD .sb
Driving side left

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What is the population of Buala?

Buala has a population of 2,700 residents and is located in Solomon Islands. The population density is 3,375 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buala?

Buala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.1 inches.

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