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Korasahalu

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Korasahalu is an island in the Solomon Islands; it is located in Guadalcanal Province.[1][2]

Geography

The highest point of the island is 65 meters. The island is located 3 km south of Cape Lauvi and 21 km west of Cape Henslow of Guadalcanal Island. To the north there are two more islets with a maximum height of 15 m. The island is separated from Guadalcanal by a deep strait. There is a lagoon within the island.

Population

There is no permanent population there, but the island is often visited by fishermen from neighboring islands.

References

  1. ^ Motteler, Lee S.; Bryan, Edwin Horace (1986). Pacific Island Names: A Map and Name Guide to the New Pacific. Bishop Museum Press. p. 49. ISBN 9780930897123. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ Pacific Islands Pilot: Western Groups (9 ed.). Hydrographer of the Navy. 1970. p. 355. Retrieved 21 February 2019.