Lealataua County is a

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in the Western District in

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History

In May 1956, the ''

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'' (High Chief) and '' tulafale'' (High Talking Chief) of Lealataua County were unable to reach a consensus on a single candidate for county chief. Consequently, Governor Richard Barrett Lowe intervened by setting a deadline for their discussions, requiring them to submit the names of all eligible and qualified candidates still under consideration by the county council.

Demographics

Lealataua County was first recorded beginning with the 1912 special census. Regular decennial censuses were taken beginning in 1920.

Villages

* Afao (including Atauloma) * Amaluia * 'Āmanave * Asili * Fagaili'i * Fagamalo * Agagulu * Failolo * Leone * Poloa * Nua * Seʻetaga

Landmarks

* Atauloma Girls School, in Atauloma * Cape Taputapu National Natural Landmark, westernmost point on Tutuila Island * Fagalele Boys School: May be the oldest building on Tutuila Island. * Leone Congregational Christian Church (Siona), church in Leone with a historic monument dedicated to

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*Leone Falls, waterfall in Leone * Leone Healing Garden, in Leone *Mauga o Alii (Mountain of Chiefs), in Leone *Palagi Beach, beach in 'Āmanave * Poloa Defensive Fortifications, in Poloa * Tataga-Matau Fortified Quarry Complex, in Leone

References

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