Fatumafuti
Village in American Samoa, United States
Fatu-ma-futi is a village in central Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located at the easternmost point of the entrance to Pago Pago Harbor, south of Pago Pago. Flowerpot Rock, also known as Fatu Rock, is found along the highway in Fatumafuti. Legend says Fatu and Futi were lovers living in the Manu’a Islands. They wanted to get married but were forbidden to do so. The couple sailed from Savai'i (Samoa), looking for Tutuila Island; their canoe sank, and the pair were transformed into these tree-topped islands.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 103
- Coordinates
- -14.301, -170.677
- Timezone
- Pacific/Apia
- Elevation
- 28 m
Overview of Fatumafuti
Part of American Samoa, Fatumafuti is a small settlement. Some 103 inhabitants call it home. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for culture and nature.
Things to do in Fatumafuti
Culture in Fatumafuti
(7)Culture lovers get Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Historical Sites. It is a direct read of Fatumafuti's activity profile. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Fatumafuti
(4)Under nature, Fatumafuti is tagged with Forest, Scenic Roads, Volcanoes and Walkways. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Fatumafuti.
Best time to visit Fatumafuti
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Fatumafuti through a larger town in American Samoa; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is Pacific/Apia.
Similar destinations
Places near Fatumafuti that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fatumafuti known for?
- Fatumafuti is mainly a destination for culture and nature, set in American Samoa with around 103 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Fatumafuti?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Cemeteries, Churches and Historical Sites in Fatumafuti. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Fatumafuti?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Fatumafuti located?
- Administratively, Fatumafuti sits in American Samoa — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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