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Taʻū County is a county in the Manu'a District in American Samoa.[1][2][3] Taʻū County is home to the villages of Lumā and Siʻufaga, which are commonly jointly called Taʻū Village.[4]
Located in the waters just west of the Taʻū County is the Valley of Giants, one of the world's largest and oldest coral colonies. Among its notable features is "Big Momma," also known as "Fale Bommie," a massive coral formation standing 6.4 meters high with a circumference of 41 meters. It is estimated to be over 530 years old.[5] According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), it is the largest known coral head in the world.[6]
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 480 | — |
| 1920 | 551 | +14.8% |
| 1930 | 562 | +2.0% |
| 1940 | 754 | +34.2% |
| 1950 | 771 | +2.3% |
| 1960 | 720 | −6.6% |
| 1970 | 540 | −25.0% |
| 1980 | 468 | −13.3% |
| 1990 | 436 | −6.8% |
| 2000 | 380 | −12.8% |
| 2010 | 358 | −5.8% |
| 2020 | 236 | −34.1% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | ||
Ta'u County was first recorded beginning with the 1912 special census. Regular decennial censuses were taken beginning in 1920.[8] Its population zenith was in 1950, with 771 residents. It has since declined to its lowest point since the census began recording, just 358 residents. Manu'a District as a whole has similarly declined in population since that time.
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