Palauli is a

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and village of

Samoa Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa; sm, Sāmoa, and until 1997 known as Western Samoa, is a Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands ( Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhabited islands ( Manono and Apolima); ...

, with a population (2016 Census) of 9,300. It consists of two sections on the southern side of Savai'i. The capital is

Vailoa Vailoa (Vailoa i Palauli) is a village on the island of Savaiʻi in Samoa. Vailoa is the capital of Palauli district on the south east of the island.

which is also referred to as Vailoa i Palauli (Vailoa in Palauli district). Geological formations of lava tubes have created the Taga Blowholes on the coast of Taga village and attracts visitors and tourists. In recent years, the inland village of Sili has refused to let the government of Samoa build a hydroelectric power plant on traditional land due to conservation and cultural concerns. The paramount title of this district is Lilomaiava, which is conferred in Vailoa. As part of the selection process for the title-holder, Vailoa must consult Safotu village in the Gagaifomauga political district. Safotu is the northern base of the Lilomaiava title in Savai'i.

Archaeology

Extensive pre-historic settlements have been surveyed and studied in the Palauli district where the

Pulemelei Mound The Pulemelei mound (also known as Tia Seu Ancient Mound) is the largest and most ancient structure in the Samoan Islands. It is situated in Letolo Plantation in the Palauli district, at the east end of Savai'i island in Samoa. The stone mound i ...

is situated.
Samoan Village Patterns: Four Examples by Jesse D. Jennings, Richard Holmer and Gregory Jackmond, University of Utah, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Vol. 91, No. 1, 1982. Retrieved 6 November 2009

Notable people

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, from Faala village is an actor, Laga'aia is known for his part on Australian children's TV show Playschool, and also for his role as Captain Typho in the films '' Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones'' and '' Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith''. He played the role of Draco in several episodes of the

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, is the granddaughter of Sevai Leleisi'uao from

Vailoa Vailoa (Vailoa i Palauli) is a village on the island of Savaiʻi in Samoa. Vailoa is the capital of Palauli district on the south east of the island.

, Palauli and Asiata Leaoa Lameko from

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, Satupa'itea. Her Mother is Tavu'i Mapuni Leaoa from

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. She was Miss New Zealand 1997 and placed 15th in

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1997. She is now an award-winning writer and director (Vai, Milk & Honey) and academic. *

Uale Mai Uale Mai Vala (born 20 July 1978) is a retired rugby union player who played for the country's national teams, Manu Samoa and Samoa Sevens. He is a former captain of the Samoa Sevens team which represent Samoa internationally in the IRB Sevens Wo ...

, from

Vailoa Vailoa (Vailoa i Palauli) is a village on the island of Savaiʻi in Samoa. Vailoa is the capital of Palauli district on the south east of the island.

village, is a

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player and former captain of the Samoa Sevens team and one of the great players in the international sport. He is the only Samoan to be awarded the

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which he received for the

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Gallery

File:ISS012-E-23599 NASA Savai'i south & west Palauli, Satupaitea, Apolima, Manono.jpg, Satellite photo of Palauli and Satupa'itea districts, southside of Savai'i island. (

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photo). File:View from Pulemelei Mound - Samoa.jpg, View from

File:South east coast Savai'i island - Samoa 2009.jpg, Volcanic coastline. File:Mu Pagoa Waterfall - Savai'i - Samoa.jpg, Mu Pagoa Falls by the sea. File:Tafua Peninsula, Savai'i, Samoa - August 2016.jpg, Southern Tafua Peninsula

References

{{Authority control Archaeological sites in Samoa Districts of Samoa

Archaeology

Notable people

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See also

References