There are altogether seven villages in Matuku namely Yaroi, Natokalau, Qalikarua, Levukaidaku, Makadru, Raviravi and Lomati.

Thomas Williams, a missionary in the island group, records in a journal entry that Matuku was conquered by Ma'afu in 1853 after a three month long siege at the principal village of Yaroi.

Matuku has produced a number of people who have contributed to the development and progress of Fiji and have held public office during their time.

The late Setareki Tuinaceva, who held office with the Fiji Rugby Union for a number of years, hailed from Lomati.

Savenaca Tuivaga was the Fiji Police Contingent leader to the Solomon Islands and other international assignments.