Munda, Island settlement in Western Province, Solomon Islands.
Munda is a settlement on the southwestern tip of New Georgia Island, spreading across multiple villages along the coastline. The Roviana Lagoon forms a natural boundary and shapes the layout of this dispersed community.
The settlement developed over time as communities adapted to life along the coast, but wartime conflict reshaped the region's landscape and circumstances. Recovery and rebuilding afterward created new patterns that still influence how people live here today.
Local communities depend heavily on fishing and maritime traditions that shape daily routines across the scattered coastal settlements. People here maintain close ties to the ocean and use methods passed down through families to sustain themselves.
The best time to visit is during drier months when paths and beaches are easier to navigate. Simple lodging and eating places in the villages allow visitors to stay comfortably and enjoy local meals.
Submerged beneath the lagoon are wartime shipwrecks that divers can explore today. These sunken remains have become homes for marine creatures and attract visitors seeking to witness history underwater.
Location: Munda
Address: Munda, Solomon Islands
GPS coordinates: -8.32957,157.27633
Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:10
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