Village of Afono
Village of Afono is a locality in Eastern District, American Samoa. Village of Afono is situated nearby to the village Masefau, as well as near Aua.Places of Interest
Highlights include National Park of American Samoa and Rainmaker Mountain.
National Park of American Samoa
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National Park of American Samoa is in the US territory of American Samoa. The Samoan village leaders and the US Congress have set aside the finest samples of these islands' land and seascapes as a national park.
Rainmaker Mountain
Peak
Photo: Marshman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rainmaker Mountain is the name of a mountain located near Pago Pago, American Samoa on Tutuila Island. Rainmaker Mountain traps rain clouds and gives Pago Pago the highest annual rainfall of any harbor.
Masefau Defensive Fortifications
Protected area
The Masefau Defensive Fortifications consist of a pair of concrete pillboxes on the shores of Masefau Bay on the island of Tutuila in the United States territory of American Samoa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tutuila and Pago Pago.
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
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".
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 3 miles southwest of Village of Afono.
Village of Afono
- Type: Locality
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, United States, North America
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Latitude
-14.2569° or 14° 15′ 25″ southLongitude
-170.6485° or 170° 38′ 55″ westElevation
400 feet (122 metres)Open location code
52QFP9V2+6HGeoNames ID
7267976
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Localities in the Area
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