Waya Island

Island of Fiji From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Waya is an island in the southern part of the Yasawa Islands of Fiji. The island is part of Ba Province in the country's Western Division. Waya lies about 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Lautoka.[1]

Coordinates17.2844°S 177.1273°E / -17.2844; 177.1273
ArchipelagoYasawa Islands
Area22 km2 (8.5 sq mi)[1]
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Waya
Bay of Yalobi
Waya is located in Fiji
Waya
Waya
Location in Fiji
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates17.2844°S 177.1273°E / -17.2844; 177.1273
ArchipelagoYasawa Islands
Area22 km2 (8.5 sq mi)[1]
Length6 km (3.7 mi)[1]
Width4 km (2.5 mi)[1]
Highest elevation571 m (1873 ft)[1]
Administration
DivisionWestern
ProvinceBa
TikinaNaviti
Demographics
Population400 [1]
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Geography

Waya is densely wooded[1] with abundant natural water springs.[2] There are four villages: Nalauwaki, Natawa, Waya Levu and Yalobi.[2]

The island has the highest point in the Yasawa Group, at 571 metres (1,873 ft). Another island peak is 500 metres (1,600 ft) tall.[1]

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