Avau
Avau is a locality in Eastern District, American Samoa. Avau is situated nearby to the locality Oneoneloa, as well as near Vasaaiga.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tutuila and Pago Pago International Airport.
Tutuila
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Tutuila is the most populous island in American Samoa, and is home to its capital, Pago Pago, and principal airport. Tutuila is a fairly small and narrow island, measuring roughly 33 km across and little more than 3 mi from north to south at its widest point.
Pago Pago International Airport
Aerodrome
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Pago Pago International Airport, also known as Tafuna Airport, is a public airport located 7 miles southwest of the central business district of Pago Pago, in the village and plains of Tafuna on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States. Pago Pago International Airport is situated 2 miles southwest of Avau.
Matafao Peak
Peak
Matafao Peak is a mountain in American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila. With an elevation of 653 metres, it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island. The mountain, like Rainmaker Mountain across Pago Pago Harbor, is a remnant of a volcanic plug and is part of the volcanic origins of the island.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fagatogo and Tafuna.
Fagatogo
Village
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Fagatogo is the downtown area of Pago Pago. Located in the low grounds at the foot of Matafao Peak, it was the location of the first American settlement on Tutuila Island. Fagatogo is situated 2 miles north of Avau.
Tafuna
Town
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Tafuna is a village in Tualauta County, Western District, American Samoa. It is the most populous village in American Samoa, with a population of 7,988 according to the 2020 U.S. census. Tafuna is situated 2½ miles southwest of Avau.
Avau
- Type: Locality
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-14.31083° or 14° 18′ 39″ southLongitude
-170.69278° or 170° 41′ 34″ westElevation
118 feet (36 metres)Open location code
52QFM8Q4+MVGeoNames ID
5880849
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Oneoneloa and Vasaaiga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Nuuoosegi Cove and Amaile Ridge.
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