Gizo with a population of 6,154 (2005 estimates), is the capital of the Western Province in the Solomon Islands. It is situated on Ghizo Island approximately 380 kilometers west-northwest of the capital, Honiara, and is just southwest of the larger island of Kolombangara. Gizo also has a small paved landing strip on the east side of town, making it relatively developed compared to other settlements in the general vicinity. PT-109 Gizo was the operating base for Robert Ballards The Search for Ke… (More on Gizo)