Location & Surroundings
Buala is a village in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands with 2,700 inhabitants, at 5 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Auki, about 140 km to the southeast. The national capital Honiara is about 150 km to the south. The nearest airport is Fera/Maringe Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Buala is human settlement.
It is located in Santa Isabel Island, Solomon Islands.
The elevation is around 0 metre.
Also known as: ZH 布拉
Basic Data
- Country Solomon Islands
- Located in Santa Isabel Island
- Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
- seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 8' 42" S, 159° 35' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 5 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Population 2,700
- Pop. Density 1,328 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:37
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Buala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.10 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 27.1 | 2.5 | 161 | 68 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 165 | 81 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 21.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.7 | 143 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 4.3 | 129 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.31 | 40 | 443.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 3.5 | 150 | 65 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 71 | 670.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 197 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 19.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 3.6 | 129 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 3.4 | 123 | 64 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 98 | 377.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.8 | 3.1 | 139 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 696.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 162 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 16.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 137 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.9 | 133 | 62 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 398.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 3.3 | 136 | 70 | 1,009.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 672.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buala?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Buala today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 18m.
What is the local time in Buala?
Local time is 03:37. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Buala?
Buala is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Buala?
Population about 2,700.
What is the elevation of Buala?
DEM 5 m.
Where is Buala located?
It is at -8.14497, 159.59212 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buala in?
It is in Solomon Islands.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (DE) Wikipedia (DE)
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)