Where is American Samoa?

American Samoa is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Samoa.

Tsunami observed in American Samoa after Tonga volcano erupts

Location Map of American Samoa

Where is American Samoa
About Map: Map showing location of American Samoa in the Oceania.

Where is American Samoa Located?

American Samoa a group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand.

The main (largest and most populous) island is Tutuila, with the Manua Islands, Rose Atoll, and Swains Island also included in the territory. Fire dance is a traditional dance. American Samoa is the southernmost territory of the United States.In total there are 24 cities. The beautiful city of Pago Pago (the capital), has a magnificent harbor ringed by densely forested mountains. The outer islands are widely considered some of the most beautiful in the South Pacific

Places to see in American Samoa:

National Park of American SamoaPolu island, VatiaSwains Island LagoonFagasa Bay
Fagaalu BayNational Marine SanctuaryFagatogo, Pago PagoLata Mountain
Aua ChurchFatu RockLarson BeachOlosega
Mount AlavaFlowerpotAunu'uWorld War II heritage Trail
Jean P Haydon MuseumPago Pago HarbourOfuVai'ava Strait National Natural
Fagatele Marine SanctuaryRainmaker MountainPola Island

Facts about American Samoa

Official NameTerritory of American Samoa
Short formAmerican Samoa
Abbreviation of American SamoaAS
ISO Country CodeAS, ASM
Sovereign stateUnited States
ContinentOceania
Coordinates14.2710° S, 170.1322° W
Capital of American SamoaPago Pago
Five volcanic islandsTutuila, Aunu'u, Ofu, Olosega, and Ta'ū
Two AtollsSwains and Rose Atoll
Area77 sq mi (200 km2)
Population55,212 (208th)
Religion98.3% Christian 1.7% other
Official languagesSamoan, English
Country Dialing Code684
Time ZoneUTC-11:00 (SST)
American Samoa ClimateTropical climate
Independency Day15 April
GovernmentDevolved presidential constitutional dependency
Calling code-683
Internet TLD.as