Western Province (Solomon Islands)

province of the Solomon Islands

The Western Province is a province of the Solomon Islands. Its capital of the Gizo.

Western Province
Wes Provins  (Pijin)
Flag of Western Province
Coordinates: 8°0′S 157°0′E / 8.000°S 157.000°E / -8.000; 157.000
Country Solomon Islands
CapitalGizo
Government
 • PremierDavid Lani Gina
Area
 • Total5,475 km2 (2,114 sq mi)
Population
 (2009 census)
 • Total76,649
 • Density14/km2 (36/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+11 (+11)

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