Western District, American Samoa
Western District | |
|---|---|
District | |
The Western District of American Samoa is shown in blue | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | American Samoa |
| Island | Tutuila |
| Named after | Falelima Sisifo |
| Largest city | Tāfuna |
| Government | |
| • District Governor | HTC Tuiagamoa Tavai |
| Area | |
• Total | 28.873 sq mi (74.78 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 31,819 |
| • Density | 1,100/sq mi (430/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−11 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| ZIP code | 96799 |
| Area code | +1 684 |
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The Western District is one of the three primary divisions of American Samoa. It consists of the western portion of Tutuila Island. It has a land area of 74.781 km2 (28.873 sq mi) and contains 29 villages plus a part of Nuʻuuli village. Among these is the largest village of American Samoa, Tafuna, at its eastern end. The district's total population as of the 2010 census was 31,329.
In addition to the western half of Tutuila Island, the Western District also includes several smaller islets, such as Taputapu Island, Toatai Rock, Niuolepava Rock, Utumatuu Rock, Liuvaatoga Rock, Luania Rocks, Manuelo Rock, and Nuutavana Rock.
Dental and medical care to residents of the Western District are offered by Tafuna Community Health Center.