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Labasa, Fiji

Northern · Fiji

Labasa is a small city in Northern, Fiji with a population of 27,949. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

27,949 Population 28/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Fiji Timezone

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About Labasa

Labasa

Labasa is a town in Fiji with a population of 28,500 at the 2010 census.

People

Population27,949
Density28/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain99.7 in/yr
Sunny Days159/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population27,949
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates-16.4332°, 179.3645°
TimezonePacific/Fiji
Country🇫🇯 Fiji
State / ProvinceNorthern
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation99.7 inches (2,532 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Labasa

Labasa is a small city in Fiji (Northern) with a population of 27,949. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Fiji.

Climate in Labasa

Labasa has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Feb (27.6°C), the coldest is Aug (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2469 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.5°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.7° 383.3
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.7° 279.0
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 25.2° / 30.3° 293.3
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 25° / 30.2° 256.0
May 26.4°C / 79°F 22.7° / 29.8° 197.8
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 22.4° / 28.8° 99.3
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 28.7° 89.1
Aug 25°C / 77°F 21.2° / 28.9° 94.8
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.6° 142.9
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.4° 223.5
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 24° / 30.5° 181.2
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.8° 228.8
Labasa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Fiji avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days159 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area999.0 sq mi (2,587.5 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-16.4332°N, 179.3645°W
TimezonePacific/Fiji

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.7"
162% above Fiji avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 14.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

162 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 13, 2025.

Nov 9, 2009 77 km ENE of Ba, Fiji M7.3 142 km
Nov 22, 2001 145 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.3 145 km
Sep 14, 2000 89 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 90 km
Nov 22, 2001 141 km W of Labasa, Fiji M6.2 141 km
Jun 18, 1996 139 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M6.0 139 km
Aug 8, 2012 146 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M5.9 147 km
Sep 5, 2001 146 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.9 147 km
Sep 3, 2001 129 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.8 130 km
Feb 11, 2009 113 km WNW of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 113 km
Feb 15, 2020 104 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.7 104 km
Oct 28, 2002 58 km N of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 59 km
Dec 27, 1996 Fiji M5.5 136 km
Jun 28, 2023 93 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.5 94 km
Dec 24, 1992 120 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 120 km
Sep 10, 1993 94 km NE of Labasa, Fiji M5.4 95 km
Jan 24, 2008 106 km NNE of Labasa, Fiji M5.3 107 km
Apr 6, 2003 Fiji M5.3 134 km
Sep 28, 1990 106 km NNE of Ba, Fiji M5.3 132 km
Sep 4, 2001 122 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.2 123 km
Oct 6, 1997 125 km W of Labasa, Fiji M5.2 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Yasa Category 4 41 km
2021 Ana Category 1 212 km
2020 Tino Category 1 218 km
2016 Winston Category 5 97 km
2013 Evan Category 4 83 km
2010 Mick Category 1 221 km
2008 Daman Category 3 99 km
2003 Ami Category 3 59 km
1997 Gavin Category 4 120 km
1997 June Category 1 259 km
1993 Joni Category 3 284 km
1993 Kina Category 2 129 km
1992 Fran Category 2 232 km
1991 Sina Category 4 258 km
1987 Raja Category 2 79 km
1986 Martin Category 1 21 km
1985 Nigel Category 3 139 km
1985 Eric Category 3 217 km
1983 Oscar Category 3 296 km
1983 Sarah Category 2 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 13.3 in
February 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Warmest
March 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
April 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 4.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in

Labasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 99.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (14.3") and July the driest (3.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Labasa

Institution Type Founded Website
Fiji National University University
Gurunanak Khalsa College College
Labasa College Boys Hostel College
Seaqaqa Central College College
Tabia Sanatan College College
TISI Sangam College of Nursing & Health Care Education School ground College
Vakatale Girls Hostel College

Schools in Labasa

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bocalevu Muslim Primary School
Labasa Sangam (SKM) College
Holy Family Primary School
Holy Family Secondary School
Nasekula District School
St Marys Primary School
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Radio Stations near Labasa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Labasa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Labasa Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Labasa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Holy Family Flea Market
Labasa Market
Labasa Market
Small Fruits & Vegetabes Stalls

Hotels in Labasa

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Friendly North Inn
Galaxy Hotel & Apartments
Grand Eastern Hotel
Hotel North Pole
Riverview Private Hotel
Vorovoro Tribewanted Private Resort

Restaurants in Labasa

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Delight
Chinese Cuisine
Gopals Hare Krishna Restaurant
Kowng Tung Restaurant
Lunch Box
Oriental Wine & Dine
Racheal's Restaurant
Red Velvet Cafeteria & Cake Shop
Red Velvet Cafeteria & Cake Shop

Cafes in Labasa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Era Cafe

Theatres in Labasa

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diamond Theatre

Clinics in Labasa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

My Medical Clinic

Dentists in Labasa

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Labasa Dental Centre
Northern Dental Care

Bus Stations in Labasa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Labasa

Gas Stations in Labasa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FJ #1871101413
FJ #9520387782
Mobil Gas Station
Ram Jattan Gas Station
Total Service Station

Banks in Labasa

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ Bank
Bank of Baroda
Fiji National Provident Fund
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Labasa

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amrit Sen Arcade
Gurbachan Mall & Cinemas
Proposed Damodar City Mall
Takia Mall

Gyms in Labasa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Northern Fitness Centre

Stadiums & Teams in Labasa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Labasa

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Labasa AirportLBSMedium Airport
Rabi Island AirportRBISmall Airport
Savusavu AirportSVUSmall Airport

Post Offices in Labasa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Fiji Pte Limited

Churches & Religious Organizations in Labasa

19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assemblies of God Church
Christian Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Athanasios & Saint Nicholas
Holy Family Parish, Labasa
Kingdom Hall for Jehovah's Witnesses
Labasa Miracle AOG Church
Nasea Methodist Church
Nasir Mosque
New Apostolic Church
Open Heaven Christian Center
Ram Mandir Shree Sanatan Dharam, Nasea
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Shree Gayatri Sita Ram Mandir
Sri Venkateshwara Devasthanam Temple
St Thomas Anglican Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Salvation Army
Tuatua Christian Fellowship,Fiji
Tuatua Methodist Church
Wailevu Ganesh Lila Mandir

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Fiji

🇫🇯 About Fiji

Capital Suva
Population 883,483
Area 18,270 km²
GDP (USD) $5,476,673,518
GDP per capita $5,926
HDI 0.731
Life expectancy 67.3 years
Internet users 79.4%
Urban population 58.6%
Currency FJD (Dollar)
Languages English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi
Calling code +679
TLD .fj
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Labasa

What is the population of Labasa?

Labasa has a population of 27,949 residents and is located in Fiji. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 999.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Labasa?

Labasa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 159 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.7 inches.

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