Western Postal Codes, Solomon Islands

There is no official postal code or zip code for Western, as the Solomon Islands does not use a national postal code system. Mail delivery relies on specific island names, town addresses, and, for the most reliable service, a P.O. Box address. If an online form or shipping site requires a mandatory code, 00000 (five zeros) or N/A can be used to complete the field. However, please note this is not an official code. For secure delivery, providing a P.O. Box is highly recommended. A sample P.O. Box address is: [Recipient Name], P.O. Box [XXXXX], Western, Solomon Islands.

Western on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Western provinces in Solomon Islands. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Western

Key Facts

Western Province is one of the nine provinces of the Solomon Islands, serving as the country's largest and westernmost administrative division. Located in the western part of the Solomon Islands archipelago, it encompasses the New Georgia Islands group, including Vella Lavella, Kolombangara, New Georgia, Vangunu, and Rendova, along with the Shortland Islands and numerous smaller islands. The province covers approximately 5,475 square kilometers of land area and has a population of around 76,649 people according to recent estimates, making it one of the more sparsely populated provinces despite its large size. Western Province is divided into eight constituencies and contains numerous villages and local communities, with Gizo serving as its provincial capital and main urban center. The province is known for its rich marine biodiversity, extensive coral reefs, and significant logging and fishing industries that form the backbone of its economy. To access detailed postal code information for the various islands, towns, and communities within Western Province, you can explore its specific sub-regions through our comprehensive database.