Macuata Province facts for kids
Macuata is one of the fourteen provinces in Fiji. It's located on the island of Vanua Levu, which is part of Fiji's Northern Division. The main town in Macuata is called Labasa.
Macuata covers a land area of about 2,004 square kilometers (that's about 774 square miles). In 2017, around 66,000 people lived there. The province is made up of 114 villages, which are spread across 12 different districts.
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What is Macuata?
Macuata is a special part of Fiji, known as a province. Think of it like a state or a large county in other countries. Fiji has many islands, and Macuata is found on one of the biggest ones, Vanua Levu. This island is in the northern part of Fiji, which is why it's called the Northern Division.
The Main Town: Labasa
The biggest and most important town in Macuata is Labasa. It's a busy place where many people live and work. Labasa is a center for trade and services for the people living in Macuata and the surrounding areas.
How Many People Live There?
In 2017, about 66,000 people called Macuata home. That's a lot of people living across the different villages and towns in the province.
Villages and Districts
Macuata is divided into 12 smaller areas called districts. Within these districts, there are 114 villages. Each village is a community where people live, often with their families and neighbors, keeping local traditions alive.
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Macuata para niños
