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Kia

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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Practical info — Kia

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🌤 Weather — 5 days

📍 Nearby

Sights nearby

💡 Tips

As the settlement is remote, ensure you have all necessary supplies and medications before arriving.
Travel is mostly by boat. Check the schedules of small ferries or charter boats well in advance.
Respect the traditions of the seafarers; ask before taking photos of traditional boats or equipment.
A waterproof bag is highly recommended to protect your electronics during boat trips.

🍽 Food

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Fresh sea fish

Taste the fresh catch of the day, often prepared directly by the local fishermen.

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Seafood stew

A hearty local dish that is often enhanced with coconut milk.

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Grilled octopus

A specialty of the region, found at small stalls near the sea.

🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots

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Handmade fishing nets

Small, traditionally woven nets make for an authentic souvenir.

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Shell jewelry

Local artisans often create beautiful jewelry from collected shells.

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View over the north coast

Find a quiet viewpoint to watch the open sea and arriving boats.

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Deserted beaches

Along the coast there are small stretches of sand, good for a peaceful afternoon.

Kia is a prominent settlement located at the northernmost tip of Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands. The village is well-known for its traditional architecture, particularly the houses built on stilts over the water, which provide protection from tides and tropical pests. Geographically, Kia is situated near a strategic passage between Santa Isabel and neighboring Choiseul Island, historically used for trade and navigation. The local economy is primarily based on fishing and subsistence farming, with the surrounding pristine coral reefs serving as a vital resource. The community in Kia maintains a strong cultural identity, expressed through traditional dances and the artisanal construction of dugout canoes. The surrounding marine region is among the most biodiverse on Earth and is part of conservation initiatives aimed at preserving sea turtle populations and mangrove forests. Despite its remote location, Kia functions as an administrative and economic hub for the northern part of Isabel Province.

Location: Solomon Islands
Nearby: Baolo (15 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Apr, Oct, Nov.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28
Rain mm	291	308	301	229	237	266	295	255	234	226	215	226

Geography

Coordinates

-7.50000, 158.50000

Facts

Kia is located at the northern tip of Santa Isabel Island in Isabel Province.
The settlement is famous for its extensive network of stilt houses over the sea.
The region is a critical habitat for the endangered Hawksbill sea turtle.
Traditional war canoes, known as Tomoko, were historically crafted here.
The Kia Passage connects the Solomon Sea with the open Pacific Ocean.
The village is home to one of the oldest Anglican mission stations in the province.