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Central Province, Solomon Islands – Solomon Islands Flag

Current Date And Time In Central Province, Solomon Islands

Wednesday, 22 July 2026
17:00:42 SBT
Capital: Tulagi
Currency: Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD)
Timezone: UTC +11:00 (SBT)
Population: 31,298
Area: 615.00 km²
State Code: CE

States Near To Central Province


Find states and regions closest to Central Province in Solomon Islands with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Solomon Islands and Australia And Oceania.

Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Solomon Islands

📍 Central Province Geographic & Demographics Profile Summary

To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Central Province from our regional database:

Capital CityTulagi
Total Population31,298
Land Area615 km²
Population Density50.89 / km²
Center Latitude-9.0516° N
Center Longitude160.1694° E
Average Elevation105 m (343 ft)
UTC Time Zone+11:00
FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Honiara Honiara30 mi48 km26 nm
South-southwest (SSW)
National Flag Of Guadalcanal Province Guadalcanal Province36 mi59 km32 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Malaita Province Malaita Province51 mi82 km44 nm
East (E)
National Flag Of Isabel Province Isabel Province98 mi158 km85 nm
Northwest (NW)
National Flag Of Makira-Ulawa Province Makira-Ulawa Province153 mi247 km133 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Rennell and Bellona Province Rennell and Bellona Province180 mi290 km157 nm
South (S)
National Flag Of Western Province Western Province198 mi318 km172 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Choiseul Province Choiseul Province260 mi418 km226 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Bougainville Bougainville399 mi642 km346 nm
West-northwest (WNW)
National Flag Of Temotu Province Temotu Province418 mi672 km363 nm
East-southeast (ESE)

Countries Near To Central Province


Explore countries nearest to Central Province by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Central Province supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

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FlagCountryDistanceDirection
Miles (mi)Kilometers (km)Nautical Miles (nm)HeadingSymbol
National Flag Of Vanuatu Vanuatu606 mi975 km526 nm
Southeast (SE)
National Flag Of Nauru Nauru784 mi1,261 km681 nm
Northeast (NE)
National Flag Of New Caledonia New Caledonia859 mi1,382 km746 nm
South-southeast (SSE)
National Flag Of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea1,132 mi1,822 km983 nm
West (W)
National Flag Of Kiribati Kiribati1,169 mi1,881 km1,015 nm
Northeast (NE)

📊 Nearby States – Population & Area Comparison

Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Central Province. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Australia And Oceania.

StateCountryPopulationArea (km²)Density (per km²)
Central Province (You)Solomon Islands31,29861550.89
HoniaraSolomon Islands92,344224,197.45
Guadalcanal ProvinceSolomon Islands109,3825,33620.50
Malaita ProvinceSolomon Islands180,4214,22542.71
Isabel ProvinceSolomon Islands35,2574,1368.78
Makira-Ulawa ProvinceSolomon Islands55,1263,18817.29
Rennell and Bellona ProvinceSolomon Islands3,7626715.61
Western ProvinceSolomon Islands84,5425,47515.44
Choiseul ProvinceSolomon Islands31,7483,8379.64
BougainvillePapua New Guinea328,0009,35734.95
Temotu ProvinceSolomon Islands24,13489526.97

🏆 Solomon Islands State Rankings

How does Central Province rank within Solomon Islands? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Central Province appears are highlighted with ⭐.

States By Alphabets
Compass Directions Rose
N (North)
0° or 360° - Directly facing the North Pole
NNE (North-Northeast)
22.5° - Direction midway between North and Northeast
NE (Northeast)
45° - Direction midway between North and East
ENE (East-Northeast)
67.5° - Direction midway between Northeast and East
E (East)
90° - Directly facing sunrise
ESE (East-Southeast)
112.5° - Direction midway between East and Southeast
SE (Southeast)
135° - Direction midway between East and South
SSE (South-Southeast)
157.5° - Direction midway between Southeast and South
S (South)
180° - Directly facing the South Pole
SSW (South-Southwest)
202.5° - Direction midway between South and Southwest
SW (Southwest)
225° - Direction midway between South and West
WSW (West-Southwest)
247.5° - Direction midway between Southwest and West
W (West)
270° - Directly facing sunset
WNW (West-Northwest)
292.5° - Direction midway between West and Northwest
NW (Northwest)
315° - Direction midway between West and North
NNW (North-Northwest)
337.5° - Direction midway between Northwest and North

🗺 Nearby States Distance Guide – Central Province, Solomon Islands

🌍 Geographic Proximity & Location Intelligence

Central Province is a state or region within Solomon Islands in Australia And Oceania. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Central Province is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.

📏 Distance Units Explained

  • Miles (mi): Imperial distance unit used in the US, UK and aviation industries
  • Kilometers (km): Global metric standard for scientific, logistics and navigation use
  • Nautical Miles (nm): Used in maritime shipping, aviation routing and international navigation
  • Compass Bearing: 16-point compass rose showing exact heading from Central Province to each nearby state or country — see the distance

📉 Business & Logistics Applications

  • Supply Chain Optimization: Plan efficient distribution routes from Central Province to adjacent regions
  • Market Expansion: Identify the nearest markets for regional business growth and territory mapping
  • Freight & Cargo: Estimate inter-state transport distances for road, rail and air freight
  • Site Selection: Choose warehouse or hub locations based on proximity to neighboring states
  • Cross-State Partnerships: Identify collaborators in adjacent states of Solomon Islands — see Solomon Islands state rankings

🌎 Nearby Countries from Central Province

This page also lists countries nearest to Central Province by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Solomon Islands page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Australia And Oceania.

📍 Compass Directions Explained

Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Central Province using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Central Province.

✈️ Travel & Tourism Intelligence

Knowing the distance from Central Province to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Solomon Islands. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.

🔎 Related State & Country Tools

🗺 Central Province MapView the Central Province satellite map with GPS coordinates for precise location planning.
🏙️ Cities in Central ProvinceExplore all cities and towns in Central Province for urban market analysis.
🏳️ Solomon Islands Country DataGet complete Solomon Islands data including population, area, currency and timezone.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions – Nearby States of Central Province

How is the distance from Central Province to nearby states calculated?

Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Central Province map for exact GPS coordinates.

What does the compass direction from Central Province mean?

The compass heading shows the bearing from Central Province to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.

Which states are closest to Central Province in Solomon Islands?

See the States Near To Central Province table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Central Province below the states table, or compare all Solomon Islands states by area, population and density.

Why is nearby states data useful for business and logistics in Solomon Islands?

For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Australia And Oceania. Use the population & area comparison and Solomon Islands state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.