Fuaau Ridge
Fuaau Ridge is a ridge in Eastern District, American Samoa and has an elevation of 1,004 feet. Fuaau Ridge is situated nearby to the locality Fagatele, as well as near Fagalea.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tutuila and Matafao Peak.
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.
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. Matafao Peak is situated 2 miles east of Fuaau Ridge.
Tau
Peak
Photo: NASA, Public domain.
Tau is a peak, which is situated 1½ miles south of Fuaau Ridge.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Malaeimi and Aʻasu, American Samoa.
Malaeimi
Village
Malaeimi is a village in American Samoa, located in Tuālāuta County. The village is home to a large number of shops and restaurants, including eateries serving native cuisine alongside Filipino, Italian, Vietnamese, and American. Malaeimi is situated 2 miles south of Fuaau Ridge.
Aʻasu, American Samoa
Hamlet
Aʻasu or Āsu is a village on the north coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located to the west of Fagasa and northwest of Pago Pago. It is one of multiple villages involved in an archaeological survey of the island. Aʻasu, American Samoa is situated 2 miles west of Fuaau Ridge.
Fuaau Ridge
- Type: Ridge with an elevation of 1,004 feet
- Also known as: “Fua`au Ridge *”
- Category: landform
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-14.29417° or 14° 17′ 39″ southLongitude
-170.73194° or 170° 43′ 55″ westElevation
1,004 feet (306 metres)Open location code
52QFP749+86GeoNames ID
5881629
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Satellite Map
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Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Fagatele and Fagalea.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Taumata Mountain and Sita Bay.
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