Namena Lala
Volcanic islet in Fiji
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Namena Lala (sometimes spelt Namenalala) is a volcanic islet in Fiji, an outlier to the northern island of Vanua Levu (off Wainunu Bay), 24 kilometres (15 miles) away. Situated at 17.11° South and 179.10° East, it covers an area of 4 square kilometres (990 acres). Its maximum altitude is 105 metres (340 ft). The island is the site of the 0.44 square kilometres (110 acres) Namenalala Island resort[1] and nature reserve.
South Pacific Ocean
Native name: Namenalala | |
|---|---|
  Location within Fiji | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Koro Sea South Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 17°06′36″S 179°06′00″E |
| Archipelago | Vanua Levu Group |
| Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 105 m (344 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Division | Northern Division |
| Province | Bua |
| District | Wainunu |
A 52 hectares (130 acres) area of the island is the Namenalala Important Bird Area. It supports a population of vulnerable Shy Ground-dove.[2] The sea bird nesting colony and beach forest of the island contribute to its national significance as outlined in Fiji's Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan.[3]
Cyclone Winston
In February 2016, tropical Cyclone Winston hit Namena and caused huge damage to the island and its reef.[4] However, the reef had recovered itself in a couple of years time.[5]
