World / Fiji Islands / Central / Navua, 91 km from center Coordinates: 18°59'10"S   178°28'34"E

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Lagalevu


Lagalevu means Big Foot (laga=foot, levu=large). So named due to very large feet of early residents. The area is approximately 485 acres and home to descendants of Paddy Connor and the contemporary Mataqali (clan) O`Connor. Traditional Fijian area of various divisions marked typically by tidal creeks (tirois) and rocky headlands. These include Muaniqiwa, Tiroidriti, Tiroitagadole, Tirovunivau, Tiroidrudru, Ucuikoronivono, Naiqoro, Nawaivoro, Vakarubenimasei (note - not a complete list).
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7 months ago Maciu Vatu, London UK   +1
Thanks for the potted history of 'Big Foot' - very much appreciated. I remember as a boy, a cousin of mine came to live in Lagalevu and married one of the Connors or O'Connors. For all I know, I could have relatives living here at Big Foot. Thanks.
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