Categories in Lautoka
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Lautoka
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 86 |
| Shopping | 63 |
| Corporate management | 56 |
| Churches | 53 |
| Education | 44 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 30 |
| Other accommodation | 27 |
| Car repair | 27 |
| Clothing stores | 26 |
| Hardware store | 26 |
| Electronics stores | 25 |
| Religion | 24 |
| Public administration | 24 |
| Apartments | 23 |
Lautoka Facts
| Area | 21.2 km² |
| Population | 52,848 |
| Male Population | 26,519 (50.2%) |
| Female Population | 26,329 (49.8%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +71.9% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.3% |
| Median Age | 26.8 years (Male: 26.5, Female: 27.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $11,744 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 66 |
| Neighborhoods | Vuda |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Fiji Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -17.61667, 177.46667 |
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Lautoka Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,738 | 40,517 | 45,843 | 52,120 | 52,848 | 54,189 | 55,465 |
| Population Density | 1,450.8 / km² | 1,912.3 / km² | 2,163.7 / km² | 2,459.9 / km² | 2,494.3 / km² | 2,557.6 / km² | 2,617.8 / km² |
Lautoka Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 15.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lautoka | +71.9% | +30.4% | +15.3% |
| Western Division, Fiji | — | — | — |
| Fiji | — | — | — |
Lautoka Median Age
Median Age: 26.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lautoka | 26.8 yrs | 27.1 yrs | 26.5 yrs |
| Western Division, Fiji | 26.5 yrs | 26.7 yrs | 26.3 yrs |
| Fiji | 25.6 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
Lautoka Population Density
Population Density: 2,494 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lautoka | 52,848 | 21.2 km² | 2,494 / km² |
| Western Division, Fiji | 309,357 | 6,579.3 km² | 47 / km² |
| Fiji | 836,504 | 19,048.3 km² | 43.9 / km² |
Lautoka Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1780 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Lautoka
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Lautoka
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Lautoka Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $5,576 | $7,285 | $8,112 | $8,786 | $8,596 | $10,840 | $11,674 | $11,744 |
| Total GDP | $301M | $397.6M | $468.7M | $537M | $547.5M | $702.4M | $757.3M | $769.7M |
Lautoka CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lautoka | 138,154 tn | 2.61 tn | 6,520.6 tons/km² |
| Western Division, Fiji | 774,845 tn | 2.5 tn | 117.8 tons/km² |
| Fiji | 1,997,469 tn | 2.39 tn | 104.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 138,154 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 2.61 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 6,520.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4.4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/18/19 | 11:21 AM | 4.6 | 92.2 km | 19,840 m | 92km NNE of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 11/14/18 | 8:42 PM | 4.6 | 81.4 km | 10,000 m | 81km N of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 12/28/17 | 6:33 PM | 4.6 | 88.1 km | 35,000 m | 88km NNE of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 7/3/17 | 5:25 PM | 4.5 | 75.4 km | 37,820 m | 75km WNW of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 6/16/17 | 5:03 PM | 4.9 | 95.7 km | 10,000 m | 95km N of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/16 | 9:50 PM | 4.2 | 91.6 km | 562,930 m | 34km NNW of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/16 | 7:38 AM | 4.7 | 91.9 km | 39,870 m | 91km NW of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 8/7/15 | 6:21 PM | 5.3 | 94.5 km | 18,180 m | 94km N of Lautoka, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/15 | 8:29 PM | 4.3 | 88.8 km | 10,000 m | 75km WSW of Nadi, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 3/28/15 | 7:54 PM | 4.2 | 91.7 km | 10,000 m | 77km WSW of Nadi, Fiji | usgs.gov |
Lautoka
Lautoka is the second largest city of Fiji. It is in the west of the island of Viti Levu, 24 kilometres north of Nadi, and is the second port of entry in Fiji, after Suva. Lying in the heart of Fiji's sugar cane growing region, it is known as the Sug..
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