Politics
Honiara is divided into three parliamentary constituencies, electing three of the fifty Members of the National Parliament. These constituencies (East Honiara, Central Honiara and West Honiara) are three of only six constituencies in the country to have an electorate of over 10,000. East Honiara, with an electorate of 30,049 in 2006, is the only constituency in the country to consist more than 20,000 voters. Following the 2006 general election, the city's representatives are:
| Constituency | Electorate | MP (party) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Honiara | 30,049 | Douglas Ete (Reformed Democratic Party) | National Election 4 August 2010 |
| Central Honiara | 19,539 | Moffat Fugui (Independent) | National Election 4 August 2010 |
| West Honiara | 13,128 | Namson Tran (Independent) | National Election 4 August 2010 |
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