Tailevu

Tailevu is one of Fiji’s fourteen provinces, located on the eastern side of the island of Viti Levu in the Central Division. It covers coastal lowlands along the Suva–Nausori corridor and extends into inland highlands, with the Rewa River and its delta shaping much of the land use and settlement patterns in the region.

The province contains several towns and numerous villages, with Nausori and Korovou among its better known settlements. Nausori hosts the Nausori International Airport, a regional transport hub that serves the Suva area, while Korovou is a center for rural communities and agricultural activity. The coastline and river systems support fishing, farming, and plantation-based livelihoods.

Historically, Tailevu has been tied to sugar cane production and other forms of horticulture. Today the economy is more diversified, including small businesses, dairying, and mixed farming. The province also hosts agricultural facilities such as the Koronivia Agricultural College and related research stations, reflecting Fiji’s emphasis on agricultural development.

Culturally, Tailevu is home to a number of iTaukei communities alongside Indo-Fijian residents, with customary practices, churches, and mosques contributing to local life. The province is governed within Fiji’s provincial system, overseen by the Tailevu Provincial Council as part of the Central Division.

The climate is tropical, with a warm, humid season and a pronounced wet period from November to April. This climate supports agriculture but can bring flooding in low-lying, river-adjacent areas.