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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] |
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] |