Maʻopūtasi County
County in American Samoa ----, United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maʻopūtasi County is located in the Eastern District of Tutuila Island in American Samoa. Maʻopūtasi County comprises the capital of Pago Pago and its harbor, as well as surrounding villages. It was home to 11,695 residents as of 2000.[2] Maʻopūtasi County is 6.69 square miles (17.3 km2)[3] The county has a 7.42-mile (11.94 km) shoreline which includes Pago Pago Bay.[3]
Maʻopūtasi County, American Samoa | |
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County of Maoputasi | |
Country | United States |
Territory | American Samoa
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Island | Tutuila |
Named for | O le Ma'upūtasi ("The Single Chief’s House") |
County seat | Pago Pago |
Largest city | Pago Pago |
Area | |
• Total | 6.65 sq mi (17.2 km2) |
Highest elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
Population | |
• Total | 10,299 |
• Estimate (2015)[1] | 11,052 |
• Density | 1,500/sq mi (600/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−11 (Pacific Time Zone) |
ZIP code | 96799 |
Area code | +1 684 |
Maʻopūtasi County makes up all villages in the Pago Pago Bay Area from Aua to Fatumafuti.[4] Besides Pago Pago, it is home to the following villages: Anua (2010 pop. 18), Atu’u (pop. 359), Aua (pop. 2,077), Faga'alu (pop. 910), Fagatogo (pop. 1,737), Fatumafuti (pop. 113), Leloaloa (pop. 448), Satala (pop. 297), and Utulei (pop. 684).[5]
Maʻopūtasi translates to “the only house of chiefs”.[6] Pago Pago has been called O le Maputasi ("The Single Chief’s House") in compliment to the Mauga, who lived at Gagamoe and was the senior to all the other chiefs in the area.[7]
The county is represented by three senators in the American Samoa Senate, and five representatives in the House of Representatives, more than any other county.[8] Following the 2018 midterm elections, the county is currently represented by the following five members in the House of Representatives: Vailoata Eteuati Amituana’i, Vailiuama Steve Leasiolagi, Vesiai Poyer Samuelu, Vaetasi Tuumolimoli Moliga, and Faimealelei Anthony Allen.[9]