Amaluia
Amaluia is a village on the southwest coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located between Leone and 'Amanave. It is located in Lealataua County.
Masinaoleafiafi Ridge is located on the west side of the village, while Tutu Ridge is on its east side. A smaller embayment fronts the village. The primary stream is the Vaipuna Stream, which has around three tributaries and originates at an around 775 ft. elevation. The stream flows through Amaluia village before discharging into the nearshore waters that front the village. Two species of Mountain bass and two species of Goby fish have been recorded in the stream near the shoreline.
From 1980 to 1990, Amaluia's population decreased from 215 to 206 residents. The population increased to 282 people in 1995. The proportion of village residents who were born outside of American Samoa doubled between 1980 and 1990. According to the 1990 U.S. Census, the village contained 27 houses. The housing stock as of 1995 included 38 houses. Students enrolled in public school are bussed to Alataua-Lua Elementary School in Nua and Leone High School in Leone.
Masinaoleafiafi Ridge is located on the west side of the village, while Tutu Ridge is on its east side. A smaller embayment fronts the village. The primary stream is the Vaipuna Stream, which has around three tributaries and originates at an around 775 ft. elevation. The stream flows through Amaluia village before discharging into the nearshore waters that front the village. Two species of Mountain bass and two species of Goby fish have been recorded in the stream near the shoreline.
From 1980 to 1990, Amaluia's population decreased from 215 to 206 residents. The population increased to 282 people in 1995. The proportion of village residents who were born outside of American Samoa doubled between 1980 and 1990. According to the 1990 U.S. Census, the village contained 27 houses. The housing stock as of 1995 included 38 houses. Students enrolled in public school are bussed to Alataua-Lua Elementary School in Nua and Leone High School in Leone.
Map - Amaluia
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Country - American_Samoa
American Samoa consists of five main islands and two coral atolls; the largest and most populous island is Tutuila, with the Manuʻa Islands, Rose Atoll and Swains Island also included in the territory. All islands except for Swains Island are part of the Samoan Islands, The total land area is 199 sqkm, slightly more than Washington, D.C. As of 2022, the population of American Samoa is approximately 45,443 people, of whom the vast majority are indigenous ethnic Samoans. Most American Samoans are bilingual and can speak English and Samoan fluently.
Currency / Language
ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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USD | United States dollar | $ | 2 |
ISO | Language |
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EN | English language |
SM | Samoan language |
TO | Tongan language |