16°53′S 177°25′E / 16.883°S 177.417°E
Geography | |
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Location | Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 16°53′S 177°25′E / 16.883°S 177.417°E |
Area | 21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi) |
Highest point | 243m |
Administration | |
Fiji | |
Demographics | |
Population | 600 approx |
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.