Standard TimeSBT |
UTC+11 |
Daylight Saving Time
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Daylight saving time is not observed in the current region. |
IANA Time Zone |
Pacific/Guadalcanal |
Chapulu time compared to Beijing time (China) |
3 hours behind |
Introduction to Chapuru, Solomon Islands
Chapuru is an important town in the Western Province of the Solomon Islands, located on the northwest coast of New Georgia at the confluence of the Coral Sea and the Solomon Sea. As the main administrative and commercial center of the Western Region, Chapuru has a population of about 5,000 people and has a predominantly tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of about 27 degrees Celsius.
Geography and Natural Environment
Surrounded by pristine mangrove forests and coral reefs, Chaplu is rich in marine biodiversity. The nearby Marovo Lagoon, one of the world's largest saltwater lagoons and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its unique double-barrier reef system and traditional boat-building culture.
Economic and Cultural Characteristics
The local economy is based on fishing, copra production and wood processing. Chapulu retains a strong traditional Melanesian culture, with Kusai spoken by most of the inhabitants, and traditional canoe building and handicraft weaving are its cultural treasures. During World War II, important battles were fought in the surrounding waters, and a number of historical sites still exist.
Tourism and Transportation
Chaplu is connected to the capital Honiara by regular ferries and has an airstrip. Visitors can experience reef diving, battle site tours and cultural village visits, and it is an important gateway to the Western Province National Park. The best time to travel is during the dry season from May to October.
Chapulu Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2025-12-30
Sunrise Time
06:04
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Sunset Time
18:43
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