Coqeloa

Coqeloa (Fijian pronunciation: [ðoᵑɡeloa]) is a small village in Macuata Province, Fiji, on the island of Vanua Levu.[1] It has a population of about 1,000. It is located 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Labasa and the trip takes around 50 minutes by bus.[2]

The main sport in Coqeloa is soccer.

It has one school, Coqeloa Sangam School.[3][4]

The water supply system in Coqeloa Central and Coqeloa Number Three settlements was improved and expanded in 2017, ensuring the access to clean and safe drinking water for the residents.[5][6] Waiwari settlement gained access to the same in 2022.[7]

References
  1. Lal, B.V. (2012). Intersections: History, Memory, Discipline. Thesis. ANU E Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-922144-38-6. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  2. Osborn, I. (2008). The Rough Guide to Fiji. Rough Guide to... Rough Guides. p. pt430. ISBN 978-1-4053-8090-4. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
  3. "Coqeloa Sangam School". Sangam Education Board. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  4. Turagaiviu, Elenoa (16 November 2019). "Schools recognized for HPS efforts". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation News. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
  5. Turagaivui, Elenoa (18 September 2017). "Clean water for Coqeloa residents". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  6. Singh, Shratika (19 September 2017). "Water Projects Commissioned In North". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
  7. Anand, Sampras (15 August 2022). "28 Year Wait To Access Clean Drinking Water Finally Over". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 20 July 2023.

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