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Explore Cheke in Solomon Islands

Cheke in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is a town in Solomon Islands - some 142 mi or ( 228 km ) North-West of Honiara , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Cheke is now 07:30 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sasaghana, Mbili, Manambusu, Honiara, and Chemoho. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sasaghana . Where to go and what to see in Cheke ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Marovo Lagoon

Marovo Lagoon is the largest saltwater lagoon in the world. It is located in the New Georgia Islands, north of Vangunu Island, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8.48|S|158.07|E||||| | |name= }}. There are many islands in the lagoon, some of which are inhabited. The people live mainly by subsistence agriculture and fishing and speak the Marovo language. The lagoon is a popular destination for diving.

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Located at -8.48 158.07 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tags: Geography of the Solomon Islands, Lagoons

Marovo Island

Marovo Island is an island in the Solomon Islands; it is located in the Western Province.

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Located at -8.50 158.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Islands of the Solomon Islands

Vangunu

Vangunu is an island, part of the New Georgia Islands in the Solomon Islands. It is located between New Georgia and Nggatokae Island, at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:8.63|S|158|E||||| | |name= }}. To the north and east of the island is Marovo Lagoon, the largest salt water lagoon in the world.

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Located at -8.63 158.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Islands of the Solomon Islands

Uepi

Uepi is an island in the Solomon Islands; it is located in the Western Province, noted for its high quality blue-water drop-off scuba diving.

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Located at -8.42 157.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Islands of the Solomon Islands

Seghe Airport

Seghe Airport is an airport on Seghe in the Solomon Islands. This airport was created in late July 1943 by Seabees supported by Marine Raiders. The field was constructed in less than 11 days. The field was then used as a fighter strip to support the Rendova and Munda Point Landings.

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Located at -8.58 157.88 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Tags: Airports in the Solomon Islands