It is located 6.7 kilometres (4.2 mi) by road west of downtown Honiara.

[1] The Poha River flows into the sea in the north of the village.

According to Zoleveke (1981) during WW2 the main United States Marine Corps HQ was located at Tanaghai where the mission station is situated.

[2] During the tensions the women peace-builders played an active role, particularly at Tanaghai: "When we came up there were shootings but we just went up.

After the prayer, the Commander thanked us and then we shook hands and we were all very emotional and cried.