What is Tutuila?

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Tutuila
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Tutuila

Tutuila and Aunu‘u from the Space Shuttle.
Elevation:653 m (2,142 feet)
Coordinates:
Location:United States
Range:Samoa Islands
Type:Shield volcano
Last eruption:Unknown
First ascent:
Easiest route:
Tutuila is the main or largest island of American Samoa, and the third largest island in the Samoan Island chain (see Samoa). The island is distinctive in the Central Pacific for its large, natural harbor—Pago Pago Harbor—on which the capital of American Samoa, Pago Pago, is located.
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Fatu Rock (right) and Futi Rock (left), islets on the reef of Tutuila at the entrance to Pago Pago Harbor (behind Fatu)
The area of the island is 141.81 km² (54.75 sq mi), and it has a 2000 census population of 55,876. (These figures include Aunu'u Island, off the southeast coast of Tutuila, which has a land area of 1.517 km² and a population of 476.) The highest point on the island is Matafao peak (653 m or 2142 ft). In the early 19th century, Tutuila was called Maouna. Politically, the island is divided into two of American Samoa's primary divisions, the Eastern District and the Western District.

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Map of Tutuila Island


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Territory of American Samoa
Pago Pago (capital), Fagatogo (seat of government)
Geography | Economy | Demographics | Communications | Transportation
Government Politics | Former Governors | Elections | Current Governor
Villages Fagatogo | Fagamalo Leone | Nu'uuli | Tāfuna | Utulei Vatia
Islands Tutuila | Aunu'u | Ta'ū Rose Atoll | Swains Island)
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"Samoa, Muamua Le Atua"   (Samoan)
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The Star-Spangled Banner, Amerika Samoa
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Fa'avae i le Atua Samoa
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Pago Pago (pronounced /ˈpɑŋo ˈpɑŋo/ by native Samoan-speakers and sometimes /ˈpɑŋgoʊ ˈpɑŋgoʊ/
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Aunu'u is a small volcanic island on the south-east of American Samoa in the South Pacific Ocean. It has a land area of 1.517 km² (0.5857 sq mi, or 374.83 acres) and a 2000 census population of 476 persons.
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The Eastern District is one of the primary divisions of American Samoa. It consists of the eastern portion of Tutuila, American Samoa's largest island, plus the island of Aunu'u. The district has a land area of 67.027 km² (25.879 sq mi) and a 2000 census population of 23,441.
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The Western District is one of the 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 Nu'uuli village.
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Motto
"Samoa, Muamua Le Atua"   (Samoan)
"Samoa, Let God Be First"
Anthem
The Star-Spangled Banner, Amerika Samoa
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Pago Pago (pronounced /ˈpɑŋo ˈpɑŋo/ by native Samoan-speakers and sometimes /ˈpɑŋgoʊ ˈpɑŋgoʊ/
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Fagatogo is situated on Tutuila Island, Pago Pago Harbour, and is the capital town of American Samoa. Population (April 1, 2000 census): 2,096.

See also

  • Pago Pago
  • Utulei

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Territory of American Samoa
Pago Pago (capital), Fagatogo (seat of government)
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Currency US dollar (USD)
Fiscal year 1 October - 30 September
'''Trade organizations none
Statistics
GDP (PPP) $500 million (2000) (208 [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2001rank.
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Population: 57,902 (July 2004 est.)

Age structure:
0-14 years: 36.6% (male 10,983; female 10,208)
15-64 years: 60.3% (male 18,010; female 16,933)
65 years and over: 3.1% (male 699; female 1,069) (2004 est.
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Main lines in use: 15,000 (2001)

Mobile cellular: 2,377 (1999)

Telephone system:
domestic: good telex, telegraph, facsimile and cellular telephone services; domestic satellite system with 1 Comsat earth station
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