Fagasā, American Samoa
Fagasā | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Panorama from Forbidden Bay near Fagasa | |
| Etymology: Samoan: "Sacred bay" | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′14″S 170°43′06″W / 14.28722°S 170.71833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | American Samoa |
| County | Ituau County |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 577 |
Fagasā is a village in the Eastern District of Tutuila Island in American Samoa. The village lies by Fagasa Bay, on the north shore of the island. Its name is Samoan and translates to "Forbidden Bay." The village borders the Tutuila-section of National Park of American Samoa.
Fagasa has two sub-villages: Fagatele (Big Bay) on the west side, where Leʻatele School is located, and Fagaleʻa on the east side, by the chapel of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS).: 32
Forbidden Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful bays in the South Pacific Ocean. It can be reached by boat or from Fagasā by foot.
Fagasā Pass, near the Vaipito Valley border with Pago Pago, serves as the main access point for trails to both Mount ʻAlava and Mount Matafao. The Mount ʻAlava trail begins on the north side of Route 5, while the Mount Matafao trail starts on the south side, directly across from the Mount Alava trailhead.
A porpoise sanctuary is located in Fagasa Bay.