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Districts Of Samoa
Samoa is divided into eleven ''itūmālō'' (political districts), which were established well before the arrival of Europeans. Each district has its own constitutional foundation (''faavae''), rooted in the traditional order of title precedence as outlined in its ''faalupega'' (traditional salutations). The capital village of each district administers and coordinates the district's affairs and confers its paramount title, among other responsibilities. Examples of district governance Aʻana's capital is Leulumoega. The paramount title of Aʻana is the Tui Aʻana, which is conferred by the orator group known as the ''Faleiva'' (House of Nine), based in Leulumoega. The paramount ''tama-a-‘āiga'' title of Aʻana is Tuimalealiifano, held in Falelatai. Currently, there is no holder of the Tui A'ana title, as the orator polity of Leulumoega has yet to make a decision. In Tuamasaga, the paramount ''matai'' title of Malietoa is conferred by the Sa Malietoa of Malie. The ''pā ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aiga-i-le-Tai
Aiga-i-le-Tai is a districts of Samoa, district of Samoa which includes the small islands of Manono Island, Manono, Apolima and tiny uninhabited Nu'ulopa lying in the Apolima Strait between the country's two main islands of Upolu and Savai'i. The district includes part of the mainland at the western end of Upolu and surrounds an exclave of A'ana district, namely Satuimalufilufi village. Historically, Manono island has been the centre of the district. In modern times, the main centre is Mulifanua where the inter-island ferry terminal is located for ocean crossings between Savai'i and Upolu. With an area of only 27 km², Aiga-i-le-Tai is the smallest electoral district in the country with a population (2016 Census) of 5,029. Va'a-o-Fonoti is the only electoral district with a smaller population. The words '''aiga i le tai'' literally means 'family by the sea' in the Samoan language. Chief titles Historically, the naval power of Manono and Apolima played a major role in polit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satupaʻitea
Satupaitea is a large village district with four sub-villages on the south east coast of Savaii Island in Samoa. In the country's modern political divisions, Satupaitea is also a Political District (''Itumalo''), one of 11 in the country, which now includes the traditional area of Salega. Satupaitea village enclave The four villages in Satupaitea village enclave are Moasula, Pitonu'u village (Satupa'itea), Pitonuu, Satufia and Vaega. The total population of Satupa'itea village enclave is 2112. Satupaitea Political District In modern politics, Satupaitea district incorporates the larger traditional area of Salega (population 3,461). Geographically, the district consists of two divisions separated by Palauli district. The paramount chiefly title of the district is Tonumaipea, with special relevance in the Alataua sub-district (the western half of the district). 19th century Methodist mission During the 19th century, Satupaitea was an important stronghold for the early Methodist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asau, Samoa
Asau is a village situated on the north west coast of Savai'i island in Samoa. It is the capital village of the Vaisigano political district and serves as the main business centre at the west end of the island. Democracy and custom in Sāmoa: an uneasy alliance by Asofou Soʻo, p. 12. Retrieved 31 October 2009 The population in 2016 was 1133, a decrease from 1207 in 2011. The eastern part of the village was destroyed by a lava flow from in the mid 18th century. Its name is derived from two words: ''a'' (what) and ''sau'' (come), and may be a linguistic trace of the eruption. The |
Vaisigano
Vaisigano is a political district at the western tip of Savai'i island in Samoa. The capital of the district is Asau. This area is also referred to as 'Itu Asau' (Asau district) in the Samoan language. The population of Vaisigano is 6,543 (2016 Census). Within the district is the village of Vaisala whose chief Va'ai Kolone became the Prime Minister of Samoa The prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa () is the head of government of Independent State of Samoa, Samoa. The prime minister is a member of the Legislative Assembly of Samoa, Legislative Assembly, and is appointed by the O le Ao o ... twice in the 1980s. Kolone also founded the Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), the dominant party in Samoan politics which is currently in power. There is a conservation area with a turtle habitat at the village of Auala and a rainforest reserve in Falealupo at the westernmost tip of the island. Vaisigano district has strong links to the Tonumaipe'a chiefly titl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aopo
Aopo is a village in the Gaga'ifomauga district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated inland in the central north of the island in the district of Gagaʻifomauga and the electoral district of Gagaʻifomauga 3. The population was 383 as of 2016. The name of the village is derived from two words, ''ao'' (day) and ''po'' (night) and may be derived from a volcanic eruption. The village is located inland from the north coast of Savai'i, close to the main lava field from the island's volcanic cones. There is an Aopo Conservation Area open to visitors and the trail starts at the east end of the village. Hikers can ascend Mt Silisili, Samoa's highest peak, from Aopo. In 2007, Aopo village sold its teak Teak (''Tectona grandis'') is a tropical hardwood tree species in the family Lamiaceae. It is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. ''Tectona grandis'' has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panic ... plantation to Blue Bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gagaʻifomauga
Gagaifomauga is a political district on the island of Savaii in Samoa. The district is situated on the northern side of the island with a population of 4,878 (2016 Census). Gagaifomauga district include the village communities of Aopo, Lefagaoali'i, Manase, Safune, Safotu, Samauga and Sasina. The main village in the district was traditionally Aopo. The Samoa Islands: Constitution, pedigrees and traditions by Augustin Krämer, p.72 Manase, Safotu, Sasina and Safune are situated by the sea. Samauga is upon a rocky foothill between Safotu and Safune while the Aopo settlement is inland. The village of Manase is a popular destination for visitors and tourists with beach fale accommodation. The main road circling Savai'i passes through th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saleaula
Sale'aula is a village on the central north coast of Savai'i island in Samoa and is the traditional center of the Gaga'emauga political district. Chief council meetings are held at Vaitu’utu’u malae in the village. The village has a population of 600. Volcanic eruptions Volcanic eruptions of Mt Matavanu (1905 - 1911) in central Savai'i swept northwards towards the coast and destroyed villages in its path. The lava flowed over of countryside to the sea and also destroyed another village Salago. The depth of the lava flow in some parts was 400 feet. A Catholic church The Catholic Church (), also known as the Roman Catholic Church, is the List of Christian denominations by number of members, largest Christian church, with 1.27 to 1.41 billion baptized Catholics Catholic Church by country, worldwid ... and a meetinghouse of the LDS Church were also buried. Sale'aula land was covered by lava that reached other villages to the east including Mauga and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gagaʻemauga
Gagaemauga is a districts of Samoa, district on the island of Savaii in Samoa. The district is situated on the central north side of Savaii. The name 'Gagaemauga' literally means "near side of the mountain", meaning the eastern side of the mountain chain running through the centre of Savaii Island. The traditional centre of the district is Saleaula, where the district chiefs (fa'amatai, ''matai'') and orators meet at Vaituutuu malae. Like most villages in Samoa, the villages in Gagaemauga are situated by the sea although there are some settlements inland, including Patamea and Samalaeulu. George Pratt (missionary), Reverend George Pratt (1817–1894), a missionary with the London Missionary Society, lived in Matautu (1839–1879) and authored the first grammar and dictionary of the Samoan language, "A Grammar and Dictionary of the Samoan Language, with English and Samoan Vocabulary", which was first printed in 1862 at the Samoa Mission Press. The village of Saleaula maintains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Safotulafai
Safotulafai is a traditional village at the east end of Savai'i island with historical and political significance in Samoa's history. It is the traditional center of the island of Savaii, now became the center of Fa'asaleleaga political district. Safotulafai is the original 'Pule', which is why Savaii is called 'Pule' of Samoa. Years later, Safotulafai chose to divide the 'Pule' into six while reserving the right to be the 'Matua' of 'Pule'. Today, Safotulafai remains to be one of the traditional 'Pule' (customary authority) ruling districts of Savai'i. Chief ( ''matai'') council meetings are held at Fuifatu malae. Safotulafai is the village name with its sub-villages: Tuasivi, Fogapoa, Fatausi, Fuifatu, Fusi, and Eveeve. History In the early 1900s, during the time when the country was called German Samoa (1900 - 1914), this is also the place which saw the beginnings of the Mau, Samoa's independence movement. This initial resistance movement against German colonial ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Faʻasaleleaga
Faasaleleaga is a district of Samoa situated on the eastern side of Savaii island. It has a population of 13,566 (2016 Census). The traditional capital is Safotulafai where district chiefs and orators meet at Fuifatu malae. Safotulafai was the main base of the 'Mau a Pule' resistance movement against colonial rule, International Dictionary of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania by Trudy Ring, Robert M. Salkin, Paul E Schellinger, Sharon La Boda, p. 726 which grew into the national and eventually Samoa's political independence in 1962. Safotulafai also has close traditional links with |
Savaiʻi
Savaii is the largest and highest island both in Samoa and in the Samoan Islands chain. The island is also the sixth largest in Polynesia, behind the three main islands of New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands of Island of Hawaii, Hawaii and Maui. While it is larger than the second main island, Upolu, it is significantly less populated. Samoans sometimes refer to the island of Savaii as Salafai: This is its classical Samoan language, Samoan name, and is used in formal oratory and prose. The island is home to 43,958 people (2016 census), and they make up 24% of the population of Samoa. The island's only township and ferry terminal is called Salelologa. It is the main point of entry to the island, and is situated at the east end of Savaii. A tar sealed road serves as the single main highway, connecting most of the villages. Local bus routes also operate, reaching most settlements. Savaii is made up of six ''itūmālō'' (Districts of Samoa, political districts). Each district i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
