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 Island. It is one of the largest provincial towns in Solomon Islands. It was established as the administrative center for Malaita Province in 1909.
Overview
There are daily flights between the Solomon's capital of
Honiara
Honiara () is the capital and largest city of Solomon Islands, situated on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal. , it had a population of 92,344 people. The city is served by Honiara International Airport and the seaport of Point Cruz, and lie ...
(on
Guadalcanal Island) and Auki. There are also regular shipping services between Honiara and Auki. The area is rich in culture and has become a central hub for many Malaitans who use the area to conduct a majority of trade and business in the province.
The town has electricity and the road is paved to the airport (approx. 11 km). The town has fruit, vegetables and fresh fish sold daily in the newly build market (built by Japanese Aid) located on the waterfront. Tourism is largely underdeveloped in Auki; it is immediately to the north of
Langa Langa Lagoon, which provides opportunities for snorkeling, and the villagers provide shell making demonstrations.
The newly elected Member of Parliament in the 2010 elections for Auki-Langalanga constituency is
Matthew Cooper Wale
Matthew Cooper Wale (born 13 June 1968) is a Solomon Islands politician. He is a member of the National Parliament of the Solomon Islands, and was elected to Parliament representing the Aoke/Langalanga constituency on 27 March 2008.
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who was the former Minister of Education and Human Resources Development in the last government and is currently the Deputy Leader of Opposition.
The fifth Anglican Bishop of Malaita, The Right Reverend Sam Sahu is based at the Diocesan office in Auki. He administers Malaita's 42 parishes from Auki.
Correctional Services of Solomon Islands operates the Auki Correctional Centre in Auki.
New Correctional Centre in Auki
" '' Solomon Times''. Monday 31 August 2009. Retrieved on 11 March 2011.
References
Populated places in Malaita Province
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