Vatulele is a coral and volcanic island 32 kilometres south of Viti Levu, Fiji's largest island. Situated at 18.50° South and 177.63° East, Vatulele has an area of 32 square kilometres. Its maximum altitude is only 320 metres. There are four villages on the island: Lomanikaya, Ekubu, Taunovo and Bouwaqa.