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
edit- ^ Lal, B.V. (2012). Intersections: History, Memory, Discipline. Thesis. ANU E Press. p. 76. ISBN 978-1-922144-38-6. Retrieved July 3, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Coqeloa Sangam School". Sangam Education Board. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Turagaiviu, Elenoa (16 November 2019). "Schools recognized for HPS efforts". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation News. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
- ^ Turagaivui, Elenoa (18 September 2017). "Clean water for Coqeloa residents". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation News. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ Singh, Shratika (19 September 2017). "Water Projects Commissioned In North". Fiji Sun. Retrieved 20 July 2023.
- ^ 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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