Current Date And Time In Buala, Solomon Islands
Saturday, 15 August 2026
08:47:58 SBT
State: Isabel Province
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 2,700
District: Buala
Explore the interactive satellite map of Buala, a city in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, located in Australia And Oceania. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Buala — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Buala.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into Australia And Oceania • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Solomon Islands operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 8.145° S | 159.5921° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.145 | 159.5921 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 8' 42" S | 159° 35' 32" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 8.6982' S | 159° 35.5272' E |
| City | Buala |
| State | Isabel Province (Isabel) |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| District | Buala |
| Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Population | 2,700 |
| Elevation | 5 m / 16 ft |
| GPS (DD) | -8.145, 159.5921 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Buala to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Isabel Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulagi | Central Province | SE | 123 km | 76 mi | ~2h 3m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Honiara International Airport IATA: HIR 151 km (94 mi) from Buala |
The exact GPS location of Buala gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Isabel Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Isabel Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Buala are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Buala lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Solomon Islands map
Buala sits within Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, in the Australia And Oceania region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Buala for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Isabel Province. › Browse every city in Isabel Province
Coordinates for Buala in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Solomon Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Buala are latitude -8.145° and longitude 159.5921°. In directional format: 8.145° S, 159.5921° E. These coordinates mark the center of Buala in Isabel Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Buala is a city in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands, on the continent of Australia And Oceania. It falls within Buala. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Buala sits at: Latitude 8° 8' 42" S and Longitude 159° 35' 32" E. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Buala has a population of approximately 2,700 people. This is roughly 7.658% of Isabel Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Isabel Province.
The interactive satellite map of Buala is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.145, 159.5921 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Buala in Isabel Province. For broader context, explore the Isabel Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Buala is Honiara International Airport (HIR), roughly 151 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Buala sits at an elevation of approximately 5 meters (16 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Isabel Province.
The closest cities to Buala include Tulagi. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Buala, sunrise is at 06:29 AM and sunset is at 06:22 PM, giving a day length of 11h 52m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Buala's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Buala is approximately 907 km (563 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 17,587 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Buala — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Bubaque, Guinea-Bissau, roughly 611 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Buala is approximately 151 km (94 mi) S of Honiara, the national capital of Solomon Islands, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.