[3] The administrative centre of the Division, where main governmental departments are located, is Labasa.

[3][4] The Northern Division covers three Provinces: Macuata, Cakaudrove, and Bua, and includes the entire island of Vanua Levu.

This is based on the decisions of the traditional Fijian Provinces, as well as administrative considerations.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is also from the Northern Division.

Ratu Wiliame Katonivere, the current President of Fiji, is from the Northern Division.