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Noka Destination Guide
Delve into Noka in Solomon Islands
Noka in the region of Solomon Islands (general) is located in Solomon Islands - some 420 mi or ( 676 km ) East of Honiara , the country's capital .
Local time in Noka is now 01:09 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Guadalcanal " with a UTC offset of 11 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Menelu, Masoko, and Foa. While being here, you might want to check out Menelu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Noka ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Lata, Solomon Islands
Lata is the provincial capital of Temotu Province, Solomon Islands. As of 2007, it has 553 inhabitants. There are a few rest houses for overnight stays. There is a post office, telecom office and numerous stores. It contains a small air strip with flights to Makira and Honiara. Shipping service is irregular but occasionally transport can be found to Honiara or the outer islands. Outboard canoe travel around the island of Nendo or to the Reef Islands is possible. Temotu Province's main hospital.
Located at -10.72 165.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Nendo Island
Nendo (or more exactly Nendö) is the largest and most important of the Santa Cruz Islands, located in the Temotu province of the Solomon Islands. The island is also known as Santa Cruz, Ndeni, Nitendi or Ndende. The name Santa Cruz was given to the island in 1595 by the Spanish navigator Álvaro de Mendaña de Neira, who unsuccessfully started a colony there.
Located at -10.71 165.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport
Santa Cruz/Graciosa Bay/Luova Airport is an airport serving Santa Cruz Island, Graciosa Bay, and Luova in the Solomon Islands.
Located at -10.72 165.80 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
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