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.

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.

Demographics

Its population at the 2017 census was 15,489, making it the fifth least-populous Province.

2017 Census

Tikina (District)EthnicityTotal
iTaukei%Indo-Fijian%Other%
Bua4,58474.51,51824.7510.86,153
Vuya4,58494.62204.5400.84,844
Wainunu4,04890.1420.94028.94,492
Province13,21685.31,78011.54933.215,489

Bua is governed by a Provincial Council, chaired by Ratu Filimone Ralogaivau.

16°46′34″S 178°36′04″E/16.77611°S 178.60111°E/ -16.77611; 178.60111

Climate

Climate data for Nabouwalu, Bua Province (1991–2020 normals)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)30.8 (87.4)31.0 (87.8)31.0 (87.8)30.0 (86.0)28.5 (83.3)27.6 (81.7)27.0 (80.6)26.8 (80.2)27.4 (81.3)28.2 (82.8)29.3 (84.7)30.3 (86.5)29.0 (84.2)
Daily mean °C (°F)27.7 (81.9)27.9 (82.2)27.9 (82.2)27.2 (81.0)26.1 (79.0)25.3 (77.5)24.7 (76.5)24.4 (75.9)24.9 (76.8)25.6 (78.1)26.5 (79.7)27.3 (81.1)26.3 (79.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)24.6 (76.3)24.7 (76.5)24.7 (76.5)24.4 (75.9)23.6 (74.5)23.0 (73.4)22.2 (72.0)22.0 (71.6)22.4 (72.3)23.0 (73.4)23.6 (74.5)24.3 (75.7)23.5 (74.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm)18.117.019.217.112.911.210.010.710.512.913.416.6169.6
Source: World Meteorological Organization