Labasa

Labasa is a significant town located on the north coast of Vanua Levu, Fiji's second-largest island. It serves as a primary population, administrative, and commercial center for the island. Vanua Levu is divided by a central mountain range into wet southeastern and dry northwestern sections. Labasa is situated in the drier northwest, an area where sugarcane is cultivated in level valleys. The town is a hub for sugar production and exports, alongside other agricultural products like rice, citrus fruits, and copra. The population in the Labasa area is notably diverse, with a larger Indian population compared to Melanesians.1