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Vatukoula, Fiji
Western · Fiji
Vatukoula is a small city in Western, Fiji with a population of 5,580. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vatukoula
Vatukoula is a gold mining settlement in Fiji, 9 km inland from the Town of Tavua on the island of Viti Levu.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,580 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Coordinates | -17.5014°, 177.8498° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
| Country | 🇫🇯 Fiji |
| State / Province | Western |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 109.2 inches (2,774 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vatukoula
Vatukoula is a small city in Fiji (Western) with a population of 5,580. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.2 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Fiji.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.2°F |
| 36% above Fiji avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 147 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 7,456.6 sq mi (19,312.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -17.5014°N, 177.8498°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Fiji |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1953 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 15.0 m | 8 | 96 km |
| 1975 | FIJI ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nabukelevu (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nabukelevu | Lava dome(s) | 805 m (2,641 ft) | 1660 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 12.6 in | Warmest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 15.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 74°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 11.3 in |
Vatukoula has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 109.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (15.9") and July the driest (3.7").
Clinics in Vatukoula
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Vatukoula
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Nadi International Airport | NAN | Large Airport |
| Nausori International Airport | SUV | Large Airport |
| Ba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malolo Lailai Island Airport | PTF | Small Airport |
| Yasawa Island Airport | YAS | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Vatukoula?
Vatukoula has a population of 5,580 residents and is located in Fiji. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 7,456.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vatukoula?
Vatukoula has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.2 inches.