American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of the island country of Samoa. It consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manu'a Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory. The population of American Samoa is approximately 45,443 people in 2022.
Located some 2,600 miles southwest of Hawaii, National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote national park’s in the United States. The national park includes sections of three islands – Tutuila, Ta’u, and Ofu. Almost all of the land area of these volcanic islands – from the mountains to the coast – is rainforest.
American Samoa’s capital, Pago Pago, on Tutuila Island, is also the urban center of the territory. Served by a scenic and busy harbor and ringed by verdant trees and mountains, the city of Pago Pago encompasses smaller villages, popular beaches and occupies a large part of the National Park of American Samoa.
The Eastern District of American Samoa is one of the three main administrative districts of this U.S. territory in the South Pacific. The district encompasses the eastern part of the island of Tutuila, which is the largest and most populous island of American Samoa. It is known for its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and historical significance. It had a population of 23,030 in 2010.
The Western District is one of the three primary divisions of American Samoa. It consists of the western portion of Tutuila Island. It has a land area of 74.781 km2 (28.873 sq mi) and contains 29 villages plus a part of Nuʻuuli village. Among these is the largest village of American Samoa, Tafuna, at its eastern end. The district's total population as of the 2010 census was 31,329.
Fagatele Bay Trl, Taputimu, Western District, American Samoa
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National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa is located in the cradle of Polynesia’s oldest culture. The sanctuary protects extensive coral reefs, including some of the oldest and largest Porites coral heads in the world, along with deep-water reefs, hydrothermal vent communities, and rare marine archaeological resources.
