Tigoa

Tigoa (sometimes spelt Tingoa) is a village on Rennell Island, Solomon Islands. It is the administrative centre of Rennell and Bellona Province. It is located approximately 12-20 metres above sea level.

The soon-to-be-completed Telekom building to provide telephony to the island Taken 2008
Tigoa
Tigoa police station
Tigoa police station
Tigoa is located in Solomon Islands
Tigoa
Tigoa
Location in Solomon Islands
Coordinates: 11°33′30″S 160°4′14″E
Country Solomon Islands
ProvinceRennel-Bellona
IslandRennell Island
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Population
 (2013)[1]
  Total613
Time zoneUTC+11 (UTC)
ClimateAf

Airstrip

Population

There were 569 persons at the 2009 Census; the latest estimate was 613 persons in 2013.

Education

  • Tupuaki Province Secondary School
  • Tupuaki Primary School

References

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