Categories in Suva
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Suva
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 278 | — |
| Corporate management | 258 | 42 years |
| Shopping | 228 | 35 years |
| Education | 154 | — |
| Churches | 120 | — |
| Electronics stores | 113 | 22 years |
| Clothing stores | 102 | — |
| Public administration | 94 | — |
| Religion | 93 | 52 years |
| Other accommodation | 89 | — |
| Other membership organizations | 79 | 43 years |
| Real estate | 73 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 71 | — |
| Apartments | 66 | — |
Suva Facts
| Area | 61.6 km² |
| Population | 209,009 |
| Male Population | 104,335 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 104,674 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +92.2% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +23.9% |
| Median Age | 25.6 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 25.9) |
| Area Codes | 32, 33, 34 |
| Neighborhoods | Domain, City Centre, Tamavua, Muanikau, Delainavesi |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Fiji Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -18.14161, 178.44149 |
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Suva Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 108,739 | 145,460 | 168,754 | 199,582 | 209,009 |
| Population Density | 1,766.3 / km² | 2,362.8 / km² | 2,741.2 / km² | 3,241.9 / km² | 3,395.1 / km² |
Suva Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 18.3% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suva | +83.5% | +37.2% | +18.3% |
| Central Division, Fiji | +104.3% | +45.4% | +21.7% |
| Fiji | +56.3% | +23.2% | +10.4% |
Suva Median Age
Median Age: 25.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suva | 25.6 yrs | 25.9 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Central Division, Fiji | 25 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.7 yrs |
| Fiji | 25.6 yrs | 25.8 yrs | 25.4 yrs |
Suva Population Density
Population Density: 3,395 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suva | 209,009 | 61.6 km² | 3,395 / km² |
| Central Division, Fiji | 350,671 | 4,567.4 km² | 76.8 / km² |
| Fiji | 836,504 | 19,048.3 km² | 43.9 / km² |
Suva Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1830 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 Suva
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Suva
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Suva CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suva | 156,992 tn | 0.75 tn | 2,550.1 tons/km² |
| Central Division, Fiji | 886,915 tn | 2.53 tn | 194.2 tons/km² |
| Fiji | 1,997,469 tn | 2.39 tn | 104.9 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 156,992 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.75 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,550.1 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
| Earthquake | Medium (3.3) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* 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 Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25/18 | 8:08 PM | 4.3 | 54.1 km | 543,010 m | 54km SE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 9/9/18 | 9:36 AM | 4.1 | 54.8 km | 513,789 m | 54km SE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/18 | 11:40 PM | 4.5 | 80.5 km | 638,910 m | 80km E of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/18 | 6:13 PM | 4.6 | 62.7 km | 648,630 m | 62km ENE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 9/6/18 | 3:56 PM | 5.7 | 93.5 km | 656,350 m | 93km E of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/18 | 3:16 AM | 4.4 | 97.2 km | 602,590 m | 97km ENE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 8/19/18 | 2:16 AM | 4.4 | 78 km | 627,140 m | 77km SE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 6/13/17 | 4:30 PM | 4.3 | 49 km | 508,610 m | 48km ENE of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 12/16/16 | 9:50 PM | 4.2 | 34.7 km | 562,930 m | 34km NNW of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
| 6/28/15 | 12:18 PM | 4.2 | 30.6 km | 481,160 m | 30km SW of Suva, Fiji | usgs.gov |
Suva
Suva is the capital and the second most populated municipality of Fiji, after Nasinu. It is on the southeast coast of the island of Viti Levu, in the Rewa Province, Central Division. In 1877, it was decided to make Suva the capital of Fiji when the g..
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