Susubona

Susubona is located on the southwestern coast of Santa Isabel Island in the Solomon Islands, serving as a hub for traditional culture and craftsmanship. The village is well-known for preserving Melanesian customs, particularly regarding canoe construction and the production of tapa bark cloth. The community primarily relies on subsistence farming, with taro and yam cultivation, alongside reef fishing, providing the essential food resources. Historically, the coast of Santa Isabel was frequently targeted by headhunting raids from the western islands, leading to settlements in more protected coastal stretches like Susubona. The region is also noted for its rich flora and fauna, including rare bird species that nest in the pristine rainforests of the hinterland. Despite limited modern infrastructure, Susubona remains an important cultural anchor for the inhabitants of southern Isabel Province.

Nearby cities

Point Cruz Business District

This district in Honiara is the commercial heart of the country.

Honiara

The capital of the Solomon Islands is located on the north coast of Guadalcanal.

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Kokumbona

A former village west of Honiara that served as the headquarters for the Japanese 17th Army during the Guadalcanal campaign.

Lungga

Lungga is an industrial and residential settlement on the eastern edge of Honiara, located by the river of the same name.

Auki

Auki is the capital of Malaita Province and one of the largest towns in the country.

Auki Market Center

Auki is the economic center of Malaita Province.

Buala

Buala is the capital of Isabel Province, located on the Maringe Lagoon.

Tulagi Island

The former capital of the British Solomon Islands Protectorate.

Tulagi

Tulagi was the former capital of the British Protectorate and is now the capital of the Central Province.

A-Tulagi

The surrounding area of Tulagi includes several small island settlements in the Central Province.

Maringe

Maringe is a significant area on Isabel, encompassing several coastal settlements along the lagoon.

Fera

Fera is a small island opposite Buala that hosts the main airstrip for the Isabel Province.

Allardyce

Allardyce is a settlement on the north coast of Isabel, used primarily for forestry.

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Dadali

Dadali is a traditional settlement on Isabel, known for its cultural importance.

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Ghatere

Ghatere is a small settlement on the coast of Isabel, known for its abundance of fish.

History & landmarks

Honiara City Council

The city council's administrative building is the hub of Honiara's local government.

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Buala Market

Buala Market is the economic hub of Isabel Island.

Savo Crater

The Savo Crater forms the center of the volcanic island of Savo north of Guadalcanal.

Banika Island

The second largest of the Russell Islands, developed into a massive Allied logistics and air base during the war.

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Pavuvu Island

An island in the Russell group that served as a major rest and training base for the US 1st Marine Division during the Pacific War.

Nature

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Buala Wetlands

The wetlands around Buala on Santa Isabel are crucial for the protection of freshwater ecosystems.

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Mount Marescot

Mount Marescot is located on Santa Isabel Island and is a prominent part of the mountain chain there.

Bauani Conservation Area

This conservation area on Santa Isabel preserves critical mangrove and coastal ecosystems.

Mount Kela

Mount Kela is the highest mountain on Santa Isabel, forming the central part of the island's mountain ridge.

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Russell Islands

The Russell Islands offer a mix of coconut plantations and pristine coral walls.

Florida Islands

Also known as the Nggela Islands, these islands north of Guadalcanal feature deep natural harbors like Tulagi.

More places

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Mount Kubonitu

Mount Kubonitu is a prominent peak in southeastern Santa Isabel.

Savo Island

A volcanic island north of Guadalcanal that gave its name to one of the worst naval defeats in US history.

Savo Island Volcano

The volcano on Savo Island is a prominent geographical landmark.

Yandina Copra Center

Yandina in the Russell Islands is a historical center for coconut processing.

Savo Island Wrecks

The waters surrounding Savo Island are the final resting place of numerous warships sunk during the disastrous night battle of 1942.

Pavuvu Copra Center

Pavuvu is the largest of the Russell Islands and a historical giant of copra production.

Ironbottom Sound

The body of water between Guadalcanal and Savo Island, named for the dozens of ships sunk here.

Suavanao Fisheries Point

Suavanao on Santa Isabel Island is a hub for sustainable marine resource extraction.