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Cicia | |
|---|---|
Island | |
  Cicia Location in Fiji  Cicia Cicia (Oceania) | |
| Coordinates: 17°45′S 179°18′W / 17.750°S 179.300°W | |
| Country | Fiji |
| Island group | Northern Lau Islands |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.6 km2 (13.4 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 165 m (541 ft) |
| Population (June 1994)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 35/km2 (90/sq mi) |
Cicia (pronounced [ðiˈði.a]) is a Fijian island of the Lau Group. One of the Northern Lau Islands, Cicia is volcanic and is composed of raised coral. Its area is 34.6 square kilometres (13 sq mi).[1]
Cicia is inhabited and has a Public Works Department depot, a jetty, and an airstrip, Cicia Airport. There are five villages on the island namely: Lomati, Mabula, Naceva, Natokalau and Tarakua. Tarakua is the chiefly village, with its chief being paramount on Cicia. There is a road which encircles the island and connects all villages. There are two agricultural estates. The local economy mainly depends on copra.[1]
The Australian magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen) was introduced to Cicia in order to control coconut pests and is now endemic to the island.
- ^ a b c d Lewis, J.; Mourits, L. J. M. (March 1995). "Water Resource Investigations on Cicia" (PDF). Suva, Fiji. Retrieved 23 July 2023.