Location & Surroundings
Mataniko is a town in Honiara, Solomon Islands with 5,722 inhabitants, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vavaea, less than 2 km away. The nearest airport is Honiara-Henderson International Airport, 10 km away.
Also known as: Chinatown · Matanikao · Matanikau
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
-
Coordinates
9° 26' 23" S, 159° 57' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal
- Time Shift GMT 11 (DST 11)
Statistics & Country
- Population 5,722
- Pop. Density 8,385 p/km²
- Built-up 27.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Dollar (SBD)
- Phone Prefix +677
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mataniko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataniko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 7.2 mm. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (124 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
7.23 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 | 24.5 | 0.7 | 124 | 86 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 161 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 131 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 79 | 77 | 1,011.7 | 0.63 / 1.09 | 59 | 348.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 3.2 | 93 | 86 | 1,008.9 | 6.14 / 7.23 | 98 | 591.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 2.7 | 129 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 4.91 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 2.2 | 133 | 91 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 2.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 85 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.98 | 100 | 144.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 2.6 | 111 | 89 | 1,009.1 | 1.81 / 3.79 | 100 | 287.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.4 | 136 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 99 | 13.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 147 | 91 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.4 | 64 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.01 / 0.05 | 88 | 373.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 2.6 | 105 | 81 | 1,008.9 | 2.30 / 2.35 | 91 | 647.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataniko?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 7.2 mm. Solar peaks near 591 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mataniko today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Mataniko?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: Pacific/Guadalcanal (UTC+11:00).
What type of place is Mataniko?
Mataniko is a section of populated place.
How many people live in Mataniko?
Population about 5,722.
What is the elevation of Mataniko?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Mataniko located?
It is at -9.43968, 159.96257 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataniko in?
It is in Solomon Islands.