Vatoa

Vatoa is a locality in , . Vatoa is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Bau.

Islet
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is a small in , off the east coast of the main island of . rose to prominence in the mid-1800s and became Fiji's dominant power; until its cession to Britain, it has maintained its influence in politics and leadership right through to modern Fiji. is situated 3½ km northwest of Vatoa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Mbau.

Village
Bau is the main village on Bau Island, . Once integral to the power and economy of the chiefly village, the villages of Lasakau and Soso are also located on the twenty-two acre island which became the centre of traditional power throughout the Fiji Islands in the nineteenth century. is situated 3½ km northwest of Vatoa.

Vatoa

Latitude
-18.00116° or 18° 0′ 4″ south
Longitude
178.63364° or 178° 38′ 1″ east
Elevation
15 metres (49 feet)
Open location code
5VHWXJXM+GF
Geo­Names ID
2197082
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

“Vatoa” goes by many names.
  • Fijian: “Vatoa”

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