What is the Capital of Solomon Islands?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Solomon Islands is Honiara. Solomon Islands is located in Melanesia, Oceania, with a population of 750,325. The official currency is the Solomon Islands dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Honiara at a glance
| Capital city | Honiara |
|---|---|
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Region | Melanesia, Oceania |
| Country population | 750,325 (163rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+11:00 |
| Currency | Solomon Islands dollar (SBD) |
| Calling code | +677 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Left |
Solomon Islands in context
- Solomon Islands covers 28,896 km², making it the 139th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 26 people per km² ranks 161st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Solomon Islands has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 750,325 people, Solomon Islands holds about 5.5% of the population of Melanesia.
- That is roughly 1.5% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Solomon Islands is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Solomon Islands — FAQ
What is the capital of Solomon Islands?
The capital of Solomon Islands is Honiara.
Is Honiara the largest city in Solomon Islands?
Yes — Honiara is both the capital and the largest city of Solomon Islands.
What country is Honiara in?
Honiara is the capital city of Solomon Islands.
What continent is Honiara in?
Honiara, the capital of Solomon Islands, is located in Oceania.
Is Honiara the capital of Solomon Islands?
Yes — Honiara is the capital of Solomon Islands.
Honiara is the capital of which country?
Honiara is the capital of Solomon Islands, in Melanesia.
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