Before heading to Sigatoka for spending your vacation, you can have a look at the Facts about Sigatoka. The Facts about Sigatoka will provide you with all the information about its location, culture and sightseeing places. The first and foremost thing among the Facts about Sigatoka is that this is a must-visited town in Fiji. This town is established on the beautiful island of Viti Levu. Sigatoka is located right at the bank of the Sigatoka River, from which this town has derived its name. You can find this Sigatoka town at 69 kilometers away from Nadi. You can find the Nadi International Airport in just 70 kilometers away. The town is chief commercial hub for the Coral Coast region including a population of more than 10,000 people.

Sigatoka became the main town in the year1959. Today, the Sigatoka Town Council of 10-members, who get elected for a three-year term, administers it. The new council, which was reelected Ratu Isikeli Tasere as Mayor in the year 2005 has given a place for a one-year period. During the years1912 to 1923, banana cultivated areas in the Sigatoka valley had encountered phases of a fungal infection identified since the Yellow Sigatoka syndrome.

A beautiful and quaint mosque adorns the Sigatoka skyline. Facts about Sigatoka has it that there are various attractive places for traveling around during your travel to this Fiji town. The major tourist destinations include the sand dunes near Kulukulu village, which is around two kilometers south of Sigatoka. Travelers can also take a trip to Kula Bird Park, which holds more than 500 birds of 100 species from several tropical countries.

Sigatoka has a popular market that is a perfect place to go for a trip for experiencing the traditions of local Fiji. The Saturday market remains tremendously eventful and bustling with several farmers who are fetch their manufactured goods from all across the Sigatoka river valley. Sigatoka has a small number of cheap hotels and restaurants. Culture is an essential part of Facts about Sigatoka. The Sigatoka Valley is rich comprising more than 200 cultural and archaeological places including the Tavuni Hill Fort, dating back to 18th century.

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