Naigani (Fijian pronunciation: [naiˈŋani], also known as Naingani in English)[1] is an island in Fiji's Tailevu Province, 8 kilometres (5 mi) north-west of Ovalau.[2][1] It is also about 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Tailevu Point on the main island of Viti Levu.[3][1] It has a land area of 1.9 square kilometres (0.73 sq mi).[3] The island's maximum height is 184 metres (604 ft).[1]
There is a single small coastal village named Navitilevu, where around 50 people live in 17 households.[3][2] Naigani Island Resort is located on the island.[4]
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