Tagapofu
Tagapofu is a locality in Eastern District, American Samoa. Tagapofu is situated nearby to the locality Vasaaiga, as well as near the village Matu‘u.Places of Interest
Highlights include LBJ Tropical Medical Center and Matafao Peak.
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 2,142 feet, 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.
Jean P. Haydon Museum
Museum
The Jean P. Haydon Museum is a museum in Pago Pago dedicated to the culture and history of the United States territory of American Samoa. It contains a collection of canoes, coconut-shell combs, pigs’ tusk armlets and native pharmacopoeia. Jean P. Haydon Museum is situated 2 miles north of Tagapofu.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fagatogo and Anua.
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 Tagapofu.
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 Tagapofu.
Atuʻu, American Samoa
Village
Atuʻu is a village on Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located on the coast of Pago Pago Harbor, close to the capital, Pago Pago. Atuʻu is the location of two tuna canneries, the main employers in American Samoa. Atuʻu, American Samoa is situated 2½ miles north of Tagapofu.
Tagapofu
- Type: Locality
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-14.30333° or 14° 18′ 12″ southLongitude
-170.6825° or 170° 40′ 57″ westElevation
20 feet (6 metres)Open location code
52QFM8W8+MXGeoNames ID
5881190
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