# Suva

> capital city of Fiji

**Wikidata**: [Q38807](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q38807)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suva)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/suva

## Summary

Suva is the capital city of Fiji, located on the island of Viti Levu in the Rewa province. It serves as the political and administrative center of the country, situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. As a major human settlement classified as a city, it had a population of 88,271 in 2009.

## Key Facts

- **Classification**: Capital city of Fiji; instance of a city (large human settlement).
- **Location**: Situated in Rewa, on the physical feature of Viti Levu, and located next to the Pacific Ocean.
- **Coordinates**: Latitude -18.133333333333, Longitude 178.43333333333.
- **Area**: 2,048 square kilometres.
- **Elevation**: 0 metres above sea level.
- **Population**: 88,271 (recorded in 2009).
- **Timezone**: UTC+12:00.
- **Country**: Fiji.
- **Official Languages**: English, Fijian, Fiji Hindi.
- **Local Dialing Codes**: 32, 333, 34, 38.
- **Demonym**: Suvienne (feminine singular), Suvien (masculine singular).
- **Official Website**: https://www.suvacity.org.
- **Social Media**: Facebook (scc.suvacitycouncil), YouTube handle (@suvacitycouncil).

## FAQs

**What are the geographic and demographic details of Suva?**
Suva is located at sea level (0 metres) on the island of Viti Levu within the province of Rewa. The city covers an area of 2,048 square kilometres and had a recorded population of 88,271 in 2009.

**What languages are spoken officially in Suva?**
The official languages recognized in Suva are English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi.

**How is Suva identified in international and library catalogues?**
Suva holds numerous identifiers including a Library of Congress Authority ID (n79106738), a Bibliothèque nationale de France ID (118656076), a GND ID (4058679-0), and a VIAF ID (158266631). It is also listed in GeoNames (ID: 2198148) and has a Who's On First ID (421188977).

**What administrative roles does Suva hold?**
Suva functions as the capital of three distinct entities: the nation of Fiji, the island of Viti Levu, and the historical Dominion of Fiji.

## Why It Matters

Suva is the political and administrative heart of Fiji, serving as the capital city and a hub for the nation's governance. Its designation as a "Vital Article" (Level 4) on Wikipedia underscores its global importance and high level of interest. The city's presence on the Pacific Ocean and its status as the capital of Viti Levu make it a central point for the region's geography and demographics. With a digital footprint spanning 138 sitelinks across numerous languages—including English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi—Suva acts as a key cultural and informational node in the South Pacific.

## Notable For

- **Capital Status**: Serves as the capital of Fiji, Viti Levu, and the Dominion of Fiji.
- **Vital Article**: Recognized on the Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4 list as of October 31, 2022.
- **Global Cataloguing**: Extensively catalogued across major libraries and databases including the Library of Congress, National Library of Israel, and Encyclopædia Britannica.
- **Digital Presence**: Maintains an active online presence with an official website, YouTube channel (started September 19, 2012), and Flickr account.
- **Multilingual Coverage**: Covered in a vast array of Wikipedia languages, including unique codes such as `hif` (Fiji Hindi) and `fj` (Fijian).

## Body

### Geography and Administration
Suva is geographically positioned on the island of Viti Levu, specifically within the province of Rewa. Its coordinates are latitude -18.133333333333 and longitude 178.43333333333. The city sits at an elevation of 0 metres above sea level, placing it directly on the coast of the Pacific Ocean. The total area of the city is 2,048 square kilometres. Administratively, Suva is the capital of Fiji. It also holds the status of capital for the island of Viti Levu and the historical Dominion of Fiji. The timezone for the city is UTC+12:00.

### Demographics and Language
According to records from 2009, the population of Suva is 88,271. The city recognizes three official languages: English, Fijian, and Fiji Hindi. Demonyms for the city are derived from French references: "Suvienne" for feminine singular and "Suvien" for masculine singular.

### Infrastructure and Communications
The city utilizes several local dialing codes: 32, 333, 34, and 38. Suva maintains an official website at `https://www.suvacity.org`. Its social media presence includes a Facebook handle (`scc.suvacitycouncil`) and a YouTube channel. The YouTube channel, identified by the ID `UCdtYZRJoWCZmBgc0UnJnP2g`, was created on September 19, 2012. As of April 27, 2025, the channel had 581 views, 2 videos, and 6 subscribers.

### Digital and Academic Identifiers
Suva is extensively indexed in global databases.
- **Library and Archives**: Library of Congress Authority ID (`n79106738`), Bibliothèque nationale de France ID (`118656076`), National Library of Israel J9U ID (`987007550322305171`), and U.S. National Archives Identifier (`10038293`).
- **Encyclopedias**: Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID (`place/Suva`), Encyclopædia Universalis ID (`suva`), Gran Enciclopèdia Catalana ID (`suva`), and Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID (`550547`).
- **Knowledge Graphs**: Wikidata item, Freebase ID (`/m/0bsl6`), and Google Arts & Culture Entity ID (`m0bsl6`).
- **Geographical Databases**: GeoNames ID (`2198148`), OpenStreetMap Node ID (`2289652909`), and GNS Unique Feature ID (`-1195133`).
- **Other Systems**: ISNI (`0000000111831043`), VIAF ID (`158266631`), FAST ID (`1206382`), and YSO ID (`508343`).

### Media and Visual Documentation
The city is visually documented through various media links. A locator map is available at `Fiji_map.png`. Images include `Suva,_Fiji_52.jpg` (with a caption regarding population) and a nighttime view file `Suva_City.jpg`. A page banner `Suva_Banner_Wikivoyage.jpg` is also used. The entity has a sitelink count of 138 and is categorized under `Category:Suva`, `Category:Views of Suva`, `Category:Births in Suva`, `Category:Deaths in Suva`, and `Category:People from Suva`.

### Cultural and Historical Context
The native label for the entity is "Suva" (also listed as सुवा). It is the subject of a Quora topic (`Suva-Fiji`) and has a Gynopedia ID (`Suva`). The city is associated with the International Jewish Cemetery Project (`pacific-ocean/fiji/suva`). The Great Russian Encyclopedia Online (2017) lists the city with the ID `4171128` and label "СУВА". The MusicBrainz Area ID for Suva is `457c9fb1-13ca-47da-bd99-244784fb9dce`. The Wikipedia article for Suva exists in a wide array of languages, including `en` (English), `fj` (Fijian), `hif` (Fiji Hindi), `ru` (Russian), `zh` (Chinese), and many others.

## References

1. archINFORM
2. Virtual International Authority File
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. MusicBrainz
5. Flickr Shapefiles Public Dataset 2.0
6. [Source](http://cnig.gouv.fr/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CNT-PVM_r%C3%A9vis%C3%A9_2020-01-27-1.pdf)
7. GeoNames
8. BBC Things
9. YSO-Wikidata mapping project
10. [archINFORM](https://www.archinform.net/service/wd_aiort.php)
11. YouTube API