Nacula
Native name: Nacula | |
|---|---|
 A beach on Nacula | |
  Location within Fiji | |
| Geography | |
| Location | South Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°53′S 177°25′E / 16.883°S 177.417°E |
| Archipelago | Yasawa Islands |
| Total islands | 1 |
| Major islands | 1 |
| Area | 21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 243 m (797 ft) |
| Highest point | 243 |
| Administration | |
| Division | Western Division |
| Province | Ba Province |
| District | Yasawa |
| Demographics | |
| Population | c. 600 (2026) |
Nacula is a hilly and volcanic island of the Yasawa Group in Fiji's Ba Province.[1] It is the third-largest and is the second-farthest north in the group of islands.
There are 4 resorts on the island called Blue Lagoon Beach Resort, Safe Landing, Oarsman Bay Lodge and Nabua Lodge. Tourism is the main source of income on the island.
Nacula Island has 4 native villages, in descending order of size; Nacula village, Malakati village, Naisisili village and Navotua village.
The island's beaches have turquoise blue, gin-clear lagoons and are popular snorkeling and diving sites.
Gallery
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The local church on Nacula
Beach and cove at Nacula Island
References
[edit]- ↑ Starnes, Dean; Nana Luckham (2009). Lonely Planet Fiji. Lonely Planet. p. 163. ISBN 978-1-74104-793-6. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
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