Nacula
Island in Ba Province, Fiji
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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.
LocationSouth Pacific Ocean
Coordinates16°53′S 177°25′E
ArchipelagoYasawa Islands
Area21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi)
A beach on Nacula | |
  Nacula | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 16°53′S 177°25′E |
| Archipelago | Yasawa Islands |
| Area | 21.7 km2 (8.4 sq mi) |
| Highest point | 243m |
| Administration | |
| Division | Western Division |
| Province | Ba Province |
| District | Yasawa |
| Demographics | |
| Population | c. 600 |
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.
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The local church on Nacula
Beach and cove at Nacula Island
