Santa Isabel (island)
Island in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Ecuadorian island formerly known as Santa Isabela Island, see Isabela Island (Galapagos).
Santa Isabel (also known as Isabel, Ysabel and Mahaga) is the largest island in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands. It is also the longest island, with the third largest surface area, in the country.
Quick Facts Native name: Mahaga, Geography ...
Native name: Mahaga | |
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Geography | |
Location | Pacific Ocean |
Archipelago | Solomon Islands archipelago |
Area | 2,999 km2 (1,158 sq mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,120 m (3670 ft) [1] |
Highest point | Mount Sasari |
Administration | |
Province | Isabel Province |
Largest settlement | Buala |
Demographics | |
Population | 35,257 (2020) |
Pop. density | 11.76/km2 (30.46/sq mi) |
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