Buala
Place in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands
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 so there is no place for the town to expand, new feeder roads have been continuously developed to the east and western ends of the township. One of these roads reached as far as Hovokiolo village in the west Maringe district. Kubolota, Tithiro, and Maglau are villages close to this small town. Higher up inland, are Tirotogna, Bara, Gurena and Kolokofa. People from these villages also frequent Buala town.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,700
- Coordinates
- -8.145, 159.592
- Timezone
- Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Buala
Buala — a village in Solomon Islands — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 2,700. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Buala is strongest on nature, culture and adventure. It lies in the southern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Buala
Nature in Buala
(8)Buala's nature entries include Forest, Islands, Lakes, Mountains and Natural Places. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Buala. 8 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Culture in Buala
(4)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Churches and Religious Sites as culture options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Buala.
Adventure in Buala
(2)Under adventure, Buala is tagged with Parachute and Shooting Ranges. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Buala's own activity tags.
Sports in Buala
(2)Buala's sports entries include Hunting and Running. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Buala. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Nightlife in Buala
(1)Our data lists Music as nightlife options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Buala's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Buala
The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Solomon Islands plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Pacific/Guadalcanal on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Buala that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Buala known for?
- Travellers associate Buala with nature, culture and adventure. It sits in Solomon Islands and counts about 2,700 residents.
- What can you do in Buala?
- Buala is tagged with Forest, Islands, Lakes, Mountains and Natural Places, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Buala?
- The warm stretch of December to March is when water activities work best. October to November and March to April offers mild conditions for outdoor routes.
- Where is Buala located?
- Buala belongs to Solomon Islands, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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