Labasa Population 2026
Labasa has a population of 27,949, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇫🇯 Fiji, located in Northern. Roughly 3.0% of Fiji's population lives here. It is about 3.3× smaller than Nasinu, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,949
Rank in Fiji
#5
Coordinates
16.43°S, 179.36°E
~5 m elevation · Pacific/Fiji
Distance to capital (Suva)
214 km
133 miles, straight line
Cities near Labasa
FAQ
What is the population of Labasa?
Labasa has a population of 27,949 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Fiji.
What region is Labasa in?
Labasa is located in Northern, Fiji.
Is Labasa the capital of Fiji?
No, the capital of Fiji is Suva, about 214 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.