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Makira
An island in Solomon Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Makura, an island off nearby Vanuatu also known as “Makira”.
For other uses, see Makira (disambiguation).
The island of Makira (previously known as San Cristóbal) is the largest island of Makira-Ulawa Province in Solomon Islands. It is third most populous of the Solomon Islands after Malaita and Guadalcanal, with a population of 55,126 as of 2020. The island is located east of Guadalcanal and south of Malaita. The largest and capital city is Kirakira.
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![]() Makira and nearby islands | |
![]() Location of Makira in Solomon Islands | |
Geography | |
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Location | Solomon Islands |
Coordinates | 10°33′04″S 161°49′41″E |
Archipelago | Solomon Islands (archipelago) |
Area | 3,190 km2 (1,230 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 4,101 ft (1250 m) |
Highest point | Unnamed Point |
Administration | |
Province | Makira-Ulawa Province |
Largest settlement | Kirakira |
Demographics | |
Population | 55,126 (2020) |
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