Batiki
Batiki | |
|---|---|
Island | |
| Coordinates: 17°47′S 179°09′E / 17.783°S 179.150°E | |
| Country | Fiji |
| Island group | Lomaiviti Islands |
| Division | Eastern Division |
| Province | Lomaiviti |
| District | Batiki |
| Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 186 m (610 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 300 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (65/sq mi) |
Batiki (Fijian pronunciation: [ᵐbaˈtʃiki], also known as Mbatiki in English) is an island of Fiji belonging to the Lomaiviti Archipelago. The island is of volcanic origin, with a land area of about 12 square kilometers. To the north-east is Wakaya Island, to the east is Nairai, and to the south-east is Gau.
Batiki's population of approximately 300 Fijians lives in coastal villages. The economic activity of the island consists of farming and fishing.
There are four villages on the island: Manuku, Mua, Naigani, and Yavu. Mua village is home to the residence of the chief, island pastor, the health clinic center, a single flat-primary school building with a boarding facility and playground.