Tavua, Fiji

It was formally incorporated as a Town in 1992 with the appointment of its first Mayor, Iliesa Vula from Tavualevu.

The town covers a land area of 100 square kilometres, and had a population of 2,418 at the 1996 census.

At the most recent municipal election, held on 22 October 2005, all 9 seats were won by the Tavua Ratepayers, Landowners, and Tenants Association.

[2] Olympic javelin thrower Leslie Copeland was born in Tavua.

[3] Hong Kong and Bristol Rugby Union player Luke Nabaro was born and raised there.