Makira-Ulawa Province
Makira-Ulawa Province | |
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| Coordinates: 10°26′S 161°52′E / 10.433°S 161.867°E | |
| Country | Solomon Islands |
| Capital | Kirakira |
| Government | |
| • Premier | Hon. Julian Maka'a |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,188 km2 (1,231 sq mi) |
| Population (2019) | |
• Total | 52,006 |
| • Density | 16/km2 (42/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+11 (+11) |
Makira-Ulawa Province is one of the nine provinces of Solomon Islands. It is mainly made up of the island of the same name, located east of Guadalcanal. The largest city and capital is Kirakira, in the north of Makira. The province is best known for its football club Real Kakamora, which in recent years have become one of the largest clubs in the Oceania Football Confederation.