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Aʻasu, American Samoa
Aasu or Āsu is a village on the north coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located to the west of Fagasā, American Samoa, Fagasa and northwest of Pago Pago. It is one of multiple villages involved in an archaeological survey of the island. Old Aasu lies on Massacre Bay (American Samoa), Massacre Bay and can be reached from a hiking trail in Aasufou (new Aasu). Aasu has no road outlets, and can only be reached by hiking trails or by sea. It is a near-abandoned village which is home to just a few families. It is possible to camp in the village before returning to Aasufou. Aasu might be most famous for a battle which took place on December 11, 1787, where twelve Europeans and 39 Samoans were killed. A monument erected by the French can be found in Aasutuai (old Aasu). In 1979, a road was constructed connecting the Tafuna, American Samoa, Tafuna Plain on the southern coast to the mountainous region above A‘asu. During the same year, a dirt road was extended down to A‘a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leasina County, American Samoa
Leasina County is a Administrative divisions of American Samoa, county in the Western District, American Samoa, Western District in American Samoa. The name of the county, ''Leasina'', is derived from the Samoan language and translates into English as “White". The official county name was changed to Leasina ma Aitulagi County following the 2022 American Samoan constitutional referendum. Demographics Leasina County was first recorded beginning with the 1912 special census. Regular decennial censuses were taken beginning in 1920. Villages *Aitulagi, American Samoa, Aitulagi *Aoloau, American Samoa, Aoloau *Aasu, American Samoa, Aasu References Populated places in American Samoa Counties of American Samoa {{AmericanSamoa-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
