An area of tropical monsoon climate (occasionally known as a sub-equatorial , tropical wet climate or a tropical monsoon and trade-wind littoral climate ) is a tropical climate subtype that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification category Am . Tropical monsoon climates have monthly mean temperatures above 18 °C (64 °F) in every month of the year and a dry season. The tropical monsoon climate is the intermediate climate between the wet Af (or tropical rainforest climate ) and the drier Aw (or tropical savanna climate ).
17-478: Nadi (pronounced [ˈnandi] NAN -dee ; Fiji Hindi : नदी ) is the third-largest conurbation in Fiji . It is located on the western side of the main island of Viti Levu , and had a population of 42,284 at the most recent census, in 2007. A 2012 estimate showed that the population had grown to over 50,000. Nadi is multiracial with many of its inhabitants Asians, Indian or Indigenous Fijians , along with
34-509: A l A n n u a l P r e c i p i t a t i o n ( m m ) 25 ) {\textstyle 100-\left({\frac {Total\ Annual\ Precipitation\ (mm)}{25}}\right)} of average monthly precipitation. In essence, a tropical monsoon climate tends to either have more rainfall than a tropical savanna climate or have less pronounced dry seasons. A tropical monsoon climate tends to vary less in temperature during
51-462: A l A n n u a l P r e c i p i t a t i o n ( m m ) 25 ) {\textstyle 100-\left({\frac {Total\ Annual\ Precipitation\ (mm)}{25}}\right)} . This is in direct contrast to a tropical savanna climate , whose driest month has less than 60 mm of precipitation and also less than 100 − ( T o t
68-571: A large transient population of foreign tourists. Along with sugar cane production, tourism is a mainstay of the local economy. The Nadi region has Fiji's highest concentration of hotels and motels. With its large Indo-Fijian population, Nadi is a centre for Hinduism in Fiji. It has the largest Hindu temple in the Southern hemisphere, a site for pilgrims called Sri Siva Subramaniya temple. Nadi International Airport , located 9 kilometres from Nadi,
85-538: A relatively small role, mainly consisting of tourism and agricultural businesses, including handicrafts. Nadi Town is governed by the Nadi Town Council (NTC). The council is headed by a Special Administrator, appointed by the central government, and managed by a Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Both posts answer to the Ministry of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing and Environment. The performance of
102-467: A year than does a tropical savanna climate. This climate has the driest month, which nearly always occurs at or soon after the winter solstice. There are generally two versions of a tropical monsoon climate: Tropical monsoon are most commonly found in Africa ( West and Central Africa ), Asia ( South and Southeast Asia ), South America and Central America . This climate also occurs in sections of
119-634: Is prevalent. The change in direction is due to the difference in the way water and land heat. Changing pressure patterns that affect the seasonality of precipitation also occur in Africa, though it generally differs from the way it operates in Asia. During the high-sun season, the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) induces rain. During the low-sun season, the subtropical high creates dry conditions. The monsoon climates of Africa, and
136-680: Is suspended, and government-appointed Administrators are carrying out the functions normally fulfilled by the City Council. In 1986, the Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple was opened in Nadi. It remains the largest Hindu temple in the Pacific in a style of Dravidian architecture . The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAFI) head office is at Nadi Airport in Nadi. Fiji Airways , formerly Air Pacific has its head office at
153-481: Is the largest airport in Fiji. Thus, Nadi is the principal port of entry for air travelers to Fiji, even though it is on the opposite (western) side of the island of Viti Levu from the nation's capital and largest city, Suva . During World War II the US Navy built a base at Nadi as part of Naval Base Fiji . Nadi Township was established in 1947. About that time the colonial government of Fiji established offices on
170-490: The Caribbean , North America , and northern Australia . The major controlling factor over a tropical monsoon climate is its relationship to the monsoon circulation. The monsoon is a seasonal change in wind direction. In Asia, during the summer (or high-sun season) there is an onshore flow of air (air moving from ocean toward land). In the “winter” (or low-sun season) an offshore air flow (air moving from land toward water)
187-549: The Köppen climate classification , with hot temperatures year round. The city features a short dry season during the months of July and August, and a lengthy wet season covering the remaining months of the year. It receives substantially less precipitation than Suva on the windward side of Fiji. [REDACTED] Nadi travel guide from Wikivoyage [REDACTED] Media related to Nadi at Wikimedia Commons Fiji Hindi language Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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#1732783891937204-631: The Air Pacific Maintenance & Administration Centre at Nadi International Airport in Nadi. Fiji Airlines Limited, operating as Pacific Sun , is headquartered in the Pacific Sun building in the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAFI) compound at Nadi International Airport. Nadi's economy is driven by tourism, transportation and real estate sectors. Within these formal industries, the informal sector plays
221-535: The Special Administrator is evaluated often, and the position has clear objectives such as improving rates collection and shifting from cash to accrual accounting in council operations. Nevertheless, overlap between the CEO and the Special Administrator posts is leading to confusion, resulting in high staff turnover – there have been three CEOs appointed since 2008. Housing development in Nadi largely takes
238-511: The Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.226 via cp1108 cp1108, Varnish XID 229780371 Upstream caches: cp1108 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:51:31 GMT Tropical monsoon climate A tropical monsoon climate's driest month has on average less than 60 mm, but more than 100 − ( T o t
255-480: The form of either medium-density complexes or lower-density social housing. Of this latter, the Housing Authority is actively seeking to increase the supply of affordable housing. The number of housing estates in Nadi has grown quickly, especially on the town periphery, such that housing estates now comprise 20 per cent of the total housing stock in Nadi. Nadi has a tropical monsoon climate according to
272-463: The higher grounds of Nadi. A few businesses were then established around the government offices to service them, and other business organisations from other parts of Fiji followed suit. Some concerned citizens of Nadi attempted to move the town centre to Martintar because the existing centre was prone to flooding, but this did not eventuate because the move Nadi Township had already developed strong roots in its existing location. Elective local government
289-643: Was introduced in 1967. Dr A. H. Sahu Khan was the first elected Chairman of the Nadi Township Board. With the introduction of the Local Government Act in 1972, the status of the Board was changed to a Town Council. H. M. Lodhia became the first Mayor of Nadi in 1972 and remained in office until December 1973. The most recent Mayor of Nadi was Councillor S. Sami. At present, elected municipal government in Nadi (and also throughout Fiji)
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