Yanuya
Island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji
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Yanuya is an island within the Mamanuca Islands of Fiji in the South Pacific.[2][3][4] The island is located east of Monu, west of Tokoriki and northwest of Tavua Island.[5]
LocationSouth Pacific
Coordinates17.5960724°S 177.0577188°E
ArchipelagoMamanuca Islands[1]
Area1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi)
Yanuya shoreline | |
 Interactive map of Yanuya | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | South Pacific |
| Coordinates | 17.5960724°S 177.0577188°E |
| Archipelago | Mamanuca Islands[1] |
| Area | 1.65 km2 (0.64 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Administration | |
| Division | Western |
| Province | Nadroga-Navosa Province |
| District | Malolo |
| Demographics | |
| Population | unknown |
History
Cruising
Yachts that wish to visit the Monoriki Island, where the Tom Hanks movie Castaway was filmed, must first make a visit to the chief at Yanuya for sevu sevu. There are moorings at Yanuya and in addition to the traditional kava root offering, cruisers must also pay $20FJD for landing at Monoriki. This must be done before going to the other island.
