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Malango, Solomon Islands
Guadalcanal Province · Solomon Islands
Malango is a small city in Guadalcanal Province, Solomon Islands with a population of 10,532. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Malango
Malango is a ward of Guadalcanal Province in Solomon Islands. It is a suburb of the nation's capital, Honiara, and directly borders the Capital Territory. Together with the Capital Territory and the neighboring ward of Tandai, they make up the Honiara Urban Area, the only metropolitan area of the Solomon Islands.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,532 |
| Population Density | 712 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | -9.6952°, 159.7173° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Country | 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands |
| State / Province | Guadalcanal Province |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 103.3 inches (2,623 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malango
Malango is a small city in Solomon Islands (Guadalcanal Province) with a population of 10,532. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Guadalcanal.
Climate in Malango
Malango has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is Dec (27°C), the coldest is Aug (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3107 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.7°F |
| 44% above Solomon Islands avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 149 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 14.8 sq mi (38.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -9.6952°N, 159.7173°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis 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 | 69 km |
| 2003 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1926 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 22 km |
| 1950 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 41 km |
| 1966 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 147 km |
| 1988 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 18 | 115 km |
| 2022 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 19 km |
| 1991 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1977 | SOLOMON ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1926 | SOLOMON SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Gallego (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Gallego | Volcanic field | 1,000 m (3,281 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Savo | Stratovolcano | 485 m (1,591 ft) | 1847 | 64 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
Malango has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 103.3 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.1") and June the driest (5.6").
Airports Near Malango
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Honiara International Airport | HIR | Large Airport |
| Avu Avu Airport | AVU | Small Airport |
| Babanakira Airport | MBU | Small Airport |
| Yandina Airport | XYA | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Malango?
Malango has a population of 10,532 residents and is located in Solomon Islands. The population density is 712 people per square mile, spread across 14.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malango?
Malango has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 149 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.3 inches.