Auki

Auki (Aoke)
Fish for sale in the Auki market
Fish for sale in the Auki market
Auki (Aoke) is located in Solomon Islands
Auki (Aoke)
Auki (Aoke)
Location in the Solomon Islands
Coordinates: 8°46′06″S 160°41′49″E / 8.76833°S 160.69694°E / -8.76833; 160.69694
Country Solomon Islands
ProvinceMalaita Province
IslandMalaita Island
Elevation
157 m (515 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total7,882
Time zoneUTC+11 (UTC)
ClimateAf

Auki is the provincial capital of Malaita Province, Solomon Islands. It is situated on the northern end of Langa Langa Lagoon on the north-west coast of Malaita. It is one of the largest provincial towns in Solomon Islands. It was established as the administrative center for Malaita Province in 1909.[2]

  1. ^ World Gazeteer [dead link]
  2. ^ "Auki". Solomon Islands Historical Encyclopaedia 1893-1978. Retrieved 22 March 2014.