Place:Lambasa, Northern, Fiji

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NameLambasa
Alt namesLabasa
Lambasasource: Getty Vocabulary Program
TypeCity or town
Coordinates16.417°S 179.383°E
Located inNorthern, Fiji
source: Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names
source: Family History Library Catalog


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Labasa (pronounced ) is a town in Fiji with a population of 27,949 at the most recent census held in 2007.

Labasa is located in Macuata Province, in the north-eastern part of the island of Vanua Levu, and is the largest town on the island. The town itself is located on a delta formed by three rivers – the Wailevu, the Labasa (after which the town is named), and the Qawa. The latter two are connected by an 8-kilometre canal. The township historically served the sugar cane farms and farm workers with harvesting season resulting in significant seasonal employment although the township is now less dependent on the sugar industry. The farmers market offers seasonal produce and seafood. The main street is lined with small family run businesses, supermarkets and restaurants offering a lively pedestrian thoroughfare.

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