Aasu
Village in American Samoa, United States
Aʻasu or Āsu is a village on the north coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located to the west of Fagasa and northwest of Pago Pago. It is one of multiple villages involved in an archaeological survey of the island. Old Aʻasu lies on Massacre Bay and can be reached from a hiking trail in Aʻasufou.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 353
- Coordinates
- -14.297, -170.758
- Timezone
- Pacific/Apia
- Elevation
- 69 m
Overview of Aasu
Aasu is a small settlement in American Samoa. Some 353 inhabitants call it home. Being southern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture, nature and nightlife to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Aasu
Culture in Aasu
(11)The culture shortlist for Aasu: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aasu. Altogether 11 options are tagged here.
Nature in Aasu
(9)Nature in Aasu covers Gardens, Geological Formations, Islands, Lakes and Natural Places. In all, 9 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Aasu's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Aasu
(6)Aasu's nightlife entries include Bars, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music. All of it is drawn from Aasu's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Aasu
(3)Under sports, Aasu is tagged with Hunting, Running and Tennis. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Aasu's own activity tags.
Adventure in Aasu
(2)Adventure lovers get Parachute and Skydiving. All of it is drawn from Aasu's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Aasu
(2)Aasu's family entries include Aquariums and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Aasu is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Water Sports in Aasu
(1)On the water sports side, Aasu offers Canoeing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Aasu. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Aasu
(1)Under wellness, Aasu is tagged with Farms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Aasu's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Aasu
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach American Samoa first, then drive or cycle into Aasu. The local time zone is Pacific/Apia.
Similar destinations
Places near Aasu that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Aasu known for?
- Aasu is mainly a destination for culture, nature and nightlife, set in American Samoa with around 353 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Aasu?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches in Aasu. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Aasu?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across October to November and March to April. Target December to March if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Aasu located?
- Administratively, Aasu sits in American Samoa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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