Current Date And Time In Western Province, Solomon Islands
Sunday, 06 September 2026
00:42:24 SBT
Capital: Gizo
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 84,542
Area: 5,475.00 km²
State Code: WE
Explore the interactive satellite map of Western Province, a state or administrative region of 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 Western Province — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, borders and urban structure of Western Province in Solomon Islands.
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) | 8.128° S | 157.4278° E |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | -8.128 | 157.4278 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 8° 7' 41" S | 157° 25' 40" E |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 8° 7.6822' S | 157° 25.6687' E |
| State / Region | Western Province (Western) |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Continent | Australia And Oceania |
| Capital | Gizo |
| State Code | WE |
| Time Zone | +11:00 |
| Districts | 1 |
| Population | 84,542 |
| Area (km²) | 5,475.00 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 2,113.91 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 15.44 /km² |
| Elevation | 388 m / 1,274 ft |
| Area Rank | #1 in Solomon Islands |
| Population Rank | #4 of 10 in Solomon Islands |
| GPS (DD) | -8.128, 157.4278 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Western Province to each nearby state, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 80 km/h. Use this data for logistics routing, delivery time estimates and regional market coverage planning across Solomon Islands.
| State | Country | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choiseul Province | Solomon Islands | NW | 131 km | 81 mi | ~1h 38m | 🗺 View |
| Isabel Province | Solomon Islands | E | 189 km | 118 mi | ~2h 22m | 🗺 View |
| Honiara | Solomon Islands | SE | 313 km | 194 mi | ~3h 55m | 🗺 View |
| Central Province | Solomon Islands | E | 318 km | 198 mi | ~3h 59m | 🗺 View |
| Guadalcanal Province | Solomon Islands | SE | 339 km | 211 mi | ~4h 14m | 🗺 View |
| Malaita Province | Solomon Islands | E | 393 km | 244 mi | ~4h 55m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between state geographic centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and conditions.
Some states or territories listed above (such as island regions) may not be reachable by road — sea or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Western Province, along with each city's aerial distance from Gizo, Western Province's state capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noro | -8.2227° S | 157.1998° E | 11 m | 42 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Gizo | -8.103° S | 156.8419° E | 6 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Munda | -8.328° S | 157.2665° E | 8 m | 53 km | 🗺 View Map |
The precise GPS location of Western Province is a critical reference point for logistics professionals, supply chain managers and route planners working across Solomon Islands. Accurate coordinates enable satellite-based navigation, geofencing for fleet management, territory boundary definition and proximity analysis for new market entry. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are provided for maximum compatibility across platforms. › Compare country geolocation data
Decimal Degrees (DD) are the standard format in web mapping APIs and mapping platforms. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) is used in traditional surveying, military navigation and printed maps. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is preferred in marine and aviation contexts. All three formats for Western Province on this page are ready for direct use in location-based services, geospatial analysis and field operations in Solomon Islands.
The satellite view of Western Province helps professionals identify terrain, land use patterns, urban density, road networks and natural features. Real estate analysts use it for property assessment and land development planning. Infrastructure teams rely on satellite maps for utility corridor planning, tower siting and construction evaluation. › View Solomon Islands national map
Western Province occupies a distinct geographic zone within Solomon Islands in the Australia And Oceania region. Its geographic position influences trade connectivity, transportation access and regional economic activity. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports market territory delineation, competitor proximity analysis and strategic distribution network design. › Explore nearby states
Transportation teams use GPS coordinates of Western Province for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The geographic centroid provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Solomon Islands. Combined with city-level data, this supports granular route design for B2B and B2C operations. › Time zone reference
Coordinates for Western Province 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 region-specific dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Solomon Islands. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Western Province are latitude -8.128° and longitude 157.4278°. In directional format: 8.128° S, 157.4278° E. These coordinates represent the geographic center of Western Province in Solomon Islands and work with all major mapping platforms including Google Maps and OpenStreetMap.
Western Province is a state or administrative region of Solomon Islands, located in Australia And Oceania. Its capital city is Gizo. View the exact position of Western Province on the satellite map above or explore nearby states for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Western Province is at: Latitude 8° 7' 41" S and Longitude 157° 25' 40" E. This format is standard for traditional surveying, military navigation, printed topographic maps and older GPS devices commonly used in field operations.
Western Province covers a total area of approximately 5,475.00 km² (2,113.91 mi²). This is roughly 19.24% of Solomon Islands's total national area. For area comparisons visit our country area database.
The interactive satellite map of Western Province is embedded on this page and shows the region's terrain, road network and borders. You can also enter the GPS coordinates -8.128, 157.4278 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Western Province in Solomon Islands. For broader context, explore the Solomon Islands national map or nearby states.
Today in Western Province, sunrise is at 06:28 AM and sunset is at 06:29 PM, giving a day length of 12h 1m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Western Province's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Western Province is approximately 905 km (562 mi) from the Equator, in the southern hemisphere. It's also about 17,349 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Western Province — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Palmarejo, Cabo Verde, roughly 761 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 place.