Oceania, Aotearoa and Australia
Rotumans
Lands
the island of Rotuma and its islets, about 500 km north of Fiji's main islands, and communities across Fiji
Countries Fiji
Facts 3
Population
In 2023 Fiji's President said some 2,000 Rotumans live on Rotuma, with more than 10,000 living elsewhere in Fiji.
As of 2023 Source: Fiji Government, His Excellency Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere's Speech at Rotuma Day 2023 (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Governance
Rotuma is divided into seven districts, each led by a district chief, the gagaj 'es itu'u, with village groups called ho'aga under their own chiefs.
Source: The Rotuma Website, University of Hawai'i, Hierarchy (Kato'aga: Rotuman Ceremonies) (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
Language
Rotumans are a distinct people with their own language, Fäeag Rotuạm, which New Zealand celebrates each year in Rotuman Language Week.
Source: New Zealand Ministry of Education (Tāhūrangi), Gasav Ne Fäeag Rotuạm Ta: Rotuman Language Week (opens in a new tab) Checked Suggest a correction to this fact
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