Batiki
Batiki (Fijian pronunciation: [ᵐbaˈtʃiki], also known as Mbatiki in English) is an island of Fiji belonging to the Lomaiviti Archipelago. The island is of volcanic origin, with a land area of about 12 square kilometers. To the north-east is Wakaya Island, to the east is Nairai, and to the south-east is Gau.
Batiki | |
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Island | |
Batiki Location in Fiji | |
| Coordinates: 17°47′S 179°09′E | |
| Country | Fiji |
| Island group | Lomaiviti Islands |
| Division | Eastern Division |
| Province | Lomaiviti |
| District | Batiki |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (65/sq mi) |
Batiki's population of approximately 300 Fijians lives in coastal villages. The economic activity of the island consists of farming and fishing.
There are four villages on the island: Manuku, Mua, Naigani, and Yavu. Mua village is home to the residence of the chief, island pastor, the health clinic center, a single flat-primary school building with a boarding facility and playground.
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