Labasa
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Suitable with normal precautions
Travelers should stay informed about tropical cyclone warnings, especially Cyclone Vaianu, and follow local guidance.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Risk of tropical cyclones
- Seasonal weather variability
- Limited health services outside the main hospital
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Labasa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Labasa are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 28–28°C. December is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 22°C), and January the wettest (about 448 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.8 | 23.6 | 448 | 9.4 |
| February | 29.7 | 23.8 | 390 | 8.5 |
| March | 29.5 | 23.6 | 280 | 9.1 |
| April | 29.5 | 23.5 | 195 | 9.6 |
| May | 28.8 | 22.9 | 99 | 9.6 |
| June | 28.3 | 22.2 | 66 | 9.8 |
| July | 28.1 | 21.9 | 45 | 9.9 |
| August | 28.4 | 21.5 | 67 | 10.3 |
| September | 29.0 | 22.0 | 62 | 10.8 |
| October | 29.7 | 22.6 | 138 | 10.5 |
| November | 29.8 | 22.9 | 171 | 10.6 |
| December | 29.9 | 23.3 | 325 | 10.0 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1893
The first investment in the territory was done by the British in 1893, with the founding of the Labasa Sugar Mill.
- Documented history · 1922
Labasa town was established back in 1922, serving the sugar cane farms and farm workers with harvesting season resulting in significant seasonal employment.
- Documented history · 1929
The initial urbanization and economic effort in Labasa was halted temporarily by a hurricane that hit Labasa back in 1929, damaging infrastructures significantly.
- Documented history · 1963
The town however truly started to become more urbanized and richer from 1963 onwards, at an exponential rate.
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01 · QuestionsQuestions about Labasa
Labasa Daily Movement
Labasa is a town in Fiji located within the Northern administrative division on the island of Vanua Levu. Daily movement through the settlement involves transit points such as the Labasa Airport in Waiqele, situated about 7 km from the town centre, which handles multiple daily domestic flights connecting to Nausori and Nadi international airports.
Within the town, pedestrian daily routines are supported by a lively main street lined with small family-run businesses, supermarkets, and restaurants. Commuters and shoppers utilize a large taxi stand and a bus stop located near the farmers' market, where residents purchase seasonal produce, seafood, spices, and other local products. For destinations beyond the town, passenger ferry connections require an overland trip to either Nabouwalu or Savusavu.
02 · OverviewLabasa, in brief
Labasa Daily Movement
Labasa is a town situated in Fiji within the Northern administrative division and Macuata Province. Positioned on the north-eastern part of Vanua Levu island at coordinates -16.4332 latitude and 179.36451 longitude, it operates under the Pacific/Fiji timezone and functions as the largest town on the island.
Daily movement across the settlement involves various transit options and localized routines. The Labasa Airport, located about seven kilometres away from the town centre in Waiqele, maintains multiple daily domestic flights connecting to Nausori and Nadi international airports. For surface travel, passenger ferry connections require an overland trip to either Nabouwalu or Savusavu. Within the town, a large taxi stand and a bus stop are positioned by the farmers' market, which provides seasonal produce, seafood, spices, fish, poultry, and goats. The main street features a lively pedestrian thoroughfare lined with small family-run businesses, supermarkets, curry houses, sari shops, and restaurants offering local and Chinese flavours. Daily activities also centre around the Damodar Center complex, which serves as a major hub connecting people in Vanua Levu, as well as the Labasa Hospital, functioning as the island's referral centre for health services.
Frequently Asked Questions about Labasa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Labasa located and what are its coordinates?
Labasa is situated in Fiji at geographic coordinates -16.4332, 179.3645, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Labasa?
Labasa has a recorded population of approximately 27,949 and observes the Pacific/Fiji time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Labasa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Labasa include EN-FJ, FJ, with FJD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Labasa?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Labasa, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.