Local History

Rakiraki town boasts a number of historic sites and buildings. It has the first sugar mill in Fiji, the
first Hindu Temple when the Fijians of Indian descent first settled in Fiji. It has the first primary
school Established in western division; it has burial ground of the last cannibal “Udreudre”

1.1 ESTABLISHMENT
The Town of Rakiraki was legally declared on Thursday July 1 st 2010. The Public Service
Commission approved the use of an office space in the government rented complex at
Vaileka House where official operations commenced on Monday 6 th July 2010.
1.2 POPULATION
It has about 6952 residents were recorded from 2000 Census .Rakiraki is an ideal town
where people from various ethnic backgrounds have settled and have lived harmoniously and
have prospered with their hard work and dedication. A total of 9 schools, 3 secondary
schools & 6 primary schools.
1.3 WEATHER
Rakiraki is renowned for its fantastic weather with beautiful sunny days and clear blue skies
all the year round. The two seasons annually May to September is cool and dry and October
to April the hot and wet. Humidity is usually low even though the temperature is high. The
average warm temperature is 30ºc.

1.4 LOCATION
Rakiraki Town is situated in the western side of Viti Levu, the largest island of Fiji. The town
is surrounded by mountains of the Nakauvadra Ranges which provides the natural forests,

rivers and streams with rich flora and fauna. A breath of fresh air every time you walk out
into the open surroundings.
Rakiraki town is surrounded by preserved acreage of open space, mountains and rivers
which provides recreational opportunities as well as contributes to high quality of life for
residents. The mountain ranges and rivers and streams provide opportunities for walking
trails, forest tracking and hiking.
Rakiraki town is within reasonable commuting distances to other major towns and cities in
Fiji.