 Makira and nearby islands | |
 Location of Makira in Solomon Islands | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Solomon Islands |
| Coordinates | 10°33′04″S 161°49′41″E / 10.55111°S 161.82806°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) |
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.