Malaita(Province) is one of the more developed areas of the Solomon Islands. The main center in the province is Malaita Island. Other islands include South Malaita Island , Sikaiana Island and Ontong Java Island (also known as Lord Howe Island). The provencial capitol of the province is Auki. The estimate population of the province as of 1992 is 87,258. The area of the province in 4,225km².