Bua Province
Bua Province | |
|---|---|
Bua, Fiji Islands (June 1851, VIII, p.60) | |
| Country | Fiji |
| Division | Northern Division |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,378 km2 (532 sq mi) |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 15,466 |
| • Density | 11/km2 (29/sq mi) |
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Bua (Fijian pronunciation: [ᵐbu.a]) is one of fourteen provinces of Fiji. Located in the west of the northern island of Vanua Levu, it is one of three northern provinces, and has a land area of 1,379 square kilometers within the three main districts of Bua, Vuya and Wainunu. Its population at the 2017 census was 15,466, making it the fifth least-populous Province.
Bua is governed by a Provincial Council, chaired by Ratu Filimone Ralogaivau.
Bua also is one of the port of entries into Vanua Levu. This port is located in Nabouwalu that is equipped with a jetty where ships berth. Fiji government is soon planning to declare Nabouwalu a township.