Vasaaiga
Vasaaiga is a locality in Eastern District, American Samoa. Vasaaiga is situated nearby to the locality Tagapofu, as well as near the village Faganeanea.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tutuila and LBJ Tropical Medical Center.
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.
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
Hospital
Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center is the rural general hospital in American Samoa, and is the only public hospital located in Faga'alu, Maoputasi County.
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 Pago Pago.
Fagatogo
Village
Photo: Marshman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 Vasaaiga.
Pago Pago
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".
Anua
Village
Anua is a village on Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located close to the capital Pago Pago, on the coast of Pago Pago Harbor. The term Pago Pago is often used for several settlements on Pago Pago Bay, including Anua, Lepua, Utulei, and others. Anua is situated 2½ miles north of Vasaaiga.
Vasaaiga
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Vasa`äiga”
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-14.30556° or 14° 18′ 20″ southLongitude
-170.68611° or 170° 41′ 10″ westElevation
184 feet (56 metres)Open location code
52QFM8V7+QHGeoNames ID
5880884
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Localities in the Area
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