Alega
Alega | |
|---|---|
Village | |
Sua | |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.31 sq mi (0.79 km2) |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 180/sq mi (68/km2) |
Alega (
2020 U.S. Census, is one of the smallest villages in American Samoa, surpassing only Maloata and Sili in population.[1]
Alega lies between
Aunu'u Island.[4]
Another scenic beach, Two Dollar Beach, is located next to Alega Beach.[5]
On the coast near Avaio lies the islet Faalogologotala Rock (Lions Head), where there is a small beach.[6][7]
Geography
Alega is a small valley and embayment, situated along the south coast of Tutuila Island, in-between Pago Pago Bay in the west and
Pago Volcanics, which were formed over a million years ago. The surrounding ridges are steep, falling between 30 and 40 degrees. Most of the Alega Valley was cleared and planted at one point, however, little cultivation remains, mostly coconuts and bananas. Most of the surrounding area is covered with trees and scrub.[8]
Alega Beach has been named one of the best beaches in American Samoa by Lonely Planet. The fale at Tisa's Barefoot Bar has also been named “one of the best places to stay in American Samoa” by Lonely Planet.
Demographics
| Population growth[9] | |
|---|---|
2010 |
54 |
2000 |
54 |
1990 |
49 |
1980 |
30 |
References
- ^ "Tualauta is only county that increased population in 2020 Census". 2 November 2021.
- ISBN 9781566914116.
- ^ "Alega Beach | American Samoa Activities".
- ISBN 9781433011863.
- ISBN 9783770176946.
- ^ "Things to See in American Samoa | Frommer's".
- ISBN 9780471769804.
- ^ http://ashpo.com/downloads/library/7500023.pdf (Page 2)
- ^ "American Samoa Statistical Yearbook 2016" (PDF). American Samoa Department of Commerce. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
 | This American Samoa location article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |