Polynesia
American Samoa
Western District

Niuasele Ridge

Niuasele Ridge is a ridge in , and has an elevation of 282 feet. Niuasele Ridge is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Poloa Defensive Fortifications and Atauloma Girls School.

Protected area
The are a set of historic military structures on the island of in . Consisting of three concrete pillboxes along the beach, these fortifications were built by American Marines as part of a system of defenses against a feared Japanese amphibious invasion of Samoa during the early part of World War II.

Protected area
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The is a historic parochial school building in village on the island of in , United States. The London Missionary Society opened it in 1900 as the second secondary school on Tutuila, and the first to admit girls.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Faʻilolo, American Samoa and Agugulu.

Village
Faʻilolo is a in the far west of Tutuila Island, . It is located just south of ʻAmanave, close to the island's westernmost point, . It is located in Lealataua County.

Village
is a on the southwest coast of Tutuila Island, . It is located close to 'Amanave, not far from the island's western tip. It is located in Lealataua County.

Village
ʻAmanave is a on the coast of Tutuila Island, . It is located close to the island's western tip, , and to the south of the village of Poloa.

Niuasele Ridge

Latitude
-14.32889° or 14° 19′ 44″ south
Longitude
-170.82306° or 170° 49′ 23″ west
Elevation
282 feet (86 metres)
Open location code
52QFM5CG+CQ
Geo­Names ID
5881513
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Satellite Map

Discover Niuasele Ridge from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Utumea West and Maugatele Rock.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Niualuau Ridge and Faalagiumu Point.

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