Tutuila

Tutuila is the most populous island in American Samoa, and is home to its capital, Pago Pago, and principal airport.

Tutuila is a fairly small and narrow island, measuring roughly 33 km across and little more than 3 mi from north to south at its widest point.

Cities

 * — home to some of the oldest buildings on the island
 * — capital of American Samoa
 * — urban area encompassing other villages

Understand
The island is attractive to tourists because of its beaches, coral reefs, and World War II relics. There are mountainous regions which also make hiking popular.

Do

 * Scuba diving, snorkeling, and hiking are all popular activities.


 * Mount ʻAlava peak (483 km) on the northern part of the island has a trail with a metal stairway from the southern end which goes right up to the peak

Go next

 * Upolu
 * Savaii
 * Fiji
 * Manu'a Islands