Afao
Village in American Samoa, United States
Afao is a village in southwest Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located on the island's short southwestern coast, between 'Amanave and Leone, to the southwest of Pago Pago. It includes the settlement of Atauloma. Afao is home to two places listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places: Afao Beach Site and Atauloma Girls School.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 188
- Coordinates
- -14.337, -170.799
- Timezone
- Pacific/Apia
- Elevation
- 4 m
Overview of Afao
Afao belongs to American Samoa and has the feel of a village. Its resident count stands at approximately 188. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on culture and nature. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Afao
Culture in Afao
(10)Under culture, Afao is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. The list follows Afao's own activity tags.
Nature in Afao
(1)On the nature side, Afao offers Gardens. Everything listed here comes from what Afao is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Afao
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Afao stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Afao are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching American Samoa. Time zone: Pacific/Apia.
Similar destinations
Places near Afao that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Afao known for?
- Afao, in American Samoa, is best known for culture and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 188 residents.
- What can you do in Afao?
- Recorded activities in Afao include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Cathedrals, Cemeteries and Churches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Afao?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days. Afao stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Afao located?
- Afao is located in American Samoa. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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