Sigatoka Population 2026

Sigatoka has a population of 17,622, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇫🇯 Fiji, located in Western. Roughly 1.9% of Fiji's population lives here. It is about 5.2× smaller than Nasinu, the country's biggest city.

Location of Sigatoka (capital Suva shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,622

Rank in Fiji

Coordinates

18.14°S, 177.51°E

~6 m elevation · Pacific/Fiji

Distance to capital (Suva)

97 km

60 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Western

City	Population	Rank in Fiji
Lautoka	52,500	#3
Nadi	42,284	#4

Cities near Sigatoka

Nadi42,284 people · ~39 km away
Lautoka52,500 people · ~59 km away
Lami24,639 people · ~95 km away
Suva77,366 people · ~97 km away
Nasinu92,043 people · ~107 km away
Labasa27,949 people · ~274 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sigatoka?

Sigatoka has a population of 17,622 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Fiji.

What region is Sigatoka in?

Sigatoka is located in Western, Fiji.

Is Sigatoka the capital of Fiji?

No, the capital of Fiji is Suva, about 97 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.

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