Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
77K
Population
2,048 km2
Area
117 Mbps
Internet
UTC+12:00
Timezone
SUV (18km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Suva is the capital and the most populous city of Fiji. It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port. The city is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Fiji
Region
Melanesia
Population
77K
Timezone
UTC+12:00
Currency
FJD
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
SUV
GPS
-18.14, 178.43
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
Solid 117 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Climate
Year-round average of 25C — near-ideal temperatures
A smaller city of 77,366 people in Fiji
INFRASTRUCTURE
1,115 total POIs 0.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
61
Cafes
15
Bars
13
Fast Food
17
Shopping
Supermarkets
41
Convenience
30
Shopping Malls
12
Healthcare
Hospitals
12
Clinics
4
Pharmacies
6
Education
Schools
53
Universities
21
Libraries
4
Recreation
Parks
28
Playgrounds
10
Sports
62
Cinemas
4
Museums
1
Theatres
62
Transport
Bus Stops
318
Train Stations
116
Fuel Stations
29
Services
Banks
16
ATMs
40
Post Offices
7
Police
28
Fire Stations
3
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
117 Mbps
Download
56 Mbps
Upload
42ms
Latency
2,736
Tests
892
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
23°
J
24°
F
24°
M
25°
A
25°
M
26°
J
26°
J
26°
A
25°
S
25°
O
24°
N
24°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 24.6 C Range: 25.9 - 23.3 C Rain: 3,063 mm/year Sunshine: 3,000 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.8
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
47.1
Overall
AIRPORT
SUV
Nausori International Airport
18 km from center
~32 min ride
FUN FACTS
Suva (Fijian: [ˈsuβa] SOO-vuh, Fiji Hindi: सुवा) is the capital and the most populous city of Fiji.
It is the home of the country's largest metropolitan area and serves as its major port.
The city is located on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in Rewa Province, Central Division.
In 1877, the capital of Fiji was moved to Suva from Levuka, the main European colonial settlement at the time, due to the restrictive geography and environs of the latter.
The combined urban population of Suva and the towns of Lami, Nasinu, and Nausori that border it was around 330,000: over a third of the nation's population (This urban complex, excluding Lami, is also known as the Suva-Nausori corridor).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Suva known for?
Suva is a city in Fiji. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Suva?
Suva has an average download speed of 117 Mbps and upload speed of 56 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Suva?
Suva has an average year-round temperature of approximately 24.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Suva?
Suva is served by SUV (Nausori International Airport), approximately 18 km from the city center.
What is the population of Suva?
The population of Suva is approximately 77K.
What infrastructure does Suva have?
Suva has 1,115 mapped points of interest, including 61 restaurants, 12 hospitals, 53 schools.
What country is Suva in?
Suva is located in Fiji.