Nuʻuuli is a village on the central east coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located on a peninsula several miles up from Pago Pago International Airport. Nuʻuuli is located between Pago Pago International Airport and Coconut Point. It is a shopping district which is home to stores, groceries and many more shops.[1]
It is the fifth-largest village in land area in American Samoa and the second most populous one, after Tafuna. It straddles the line between the Eastern District and the Western District. This makes it the only village in American Samoa that occupies two districts. It has a total land area of 7.87 km2, with 6.23 km2 being in the Eastern District and 1.64 km2 being in the Western District. Its total population as of the 2010 census was 3,955, with the Eastern District portion containing 2,844 persons and the Western District portion 2,310 persons.
First Lady Lady Bird Johnson dedicated Manulele Tausala Elementary School in Nuʻuuli on October 10, 1966. The school is named after the first lady.[2]
The best surfing conditions in American Samoa can be found in Faganeanea and neighboring Nuʻuuli, however, great surfing can also be found in the ʻAmanave-Poloa area.[4]
Nuʻuuli Palaedit
Nuʻuuli Pala is Tutuila Island's largest mangrove swamp. It borders nearly all of Pala Lagoon's shoreline. The pala has been designated a special management area in recognition of its size and significance to wildlife and fish habitat. It is the largest and also the most threatened wetland in American Samoa; 33 percent of the mangrove swamp has been converted to dry land since 1961.[5]
The wetland, excluding the open water of the lagoon, covers 123 acres (50 ha) of mangrove forest and swamp. The majority of the swamp is covered with red mangrove and oriental mangrove. Several areas of other freshwater marsh vegetation are interspersed with the mangroves. A small area of saltwater marsh borders the end of Coconut Point. The wetland is an important wildlife and fish habitat, and also provides recreational opportunities as canoeing and fishing. Nuʻuuli Pala has been designated a Special Management Area under the American Samoa Coastal Management Act of 1990.[6][7]
Rare species found here include Xylocarpus moluccensis (leʻileʻi) and the uncommon shrub Sophora tomentosa, which is also reported on Aunuʻu.[8] Nuʻuuli Pala is a common feeding site for the Reef Heron (matuʻu), a bird species which usually feeds on the coral reefs.[9]
Nuʻuuli Fallsedit
Nuʻuuli Falls is a 65 feet (20 m) secluded cascade with a swimming hole beneath. To get here, turn left at Nuʻuuli Family Mart when coming from the west. Follow this road veering left at the pig farm. Enter the trailhead and follow the hiking trail for about 15 minutes. Veer left at the first trail juncture, and follow until the trail reaches the stream.[10] Nuʻuuli Falls is made up of seven individual waterfalls.[11]: 38
Economyedit
Nuʻuuli is the commercial center of Tutuila Island. There is a large number of mini-marts, sewing shops, and clothing stores along Main Road. Nuʻuuli is also home to several hardware and home-improvement shops, along with salons and souvenir stores.[11]: 37
Nuʻuuli Twin Cinemas is the only movie theater in American Samoa and has two screens. It plays major blockbuster films, children's movies, and more. Just past the theater is Laufou Shopping Center. An area in Nuʻuuli is known as Coconut Point and is home to a combination of local villagers and contract workers.[11]: 38
Nuʻuuli village had the highest number of registered voters as of 2017 with a total of 1,717 registered voters, followed by the villages of Leone, Tafuna, and Pago Pago.[13]
^ abcClayville, Melinda (2021). Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, Aunuʻu, and Manuʻa Islands. ISBN 9798556052970.
^(PDF). American Samoa Department of Commerce. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-02-14. Retrieved 2019-07-25.
^"Election Office stats show registered female voters outnumber male voters". 4 May 2017.
^Sunia, Fofo I.F. (2009). A History of American Samoa. Amerika Samoa Humanities Council. Page 339. ISBN9781573062992.
April 10, 2024
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Nuʻuuli is a village on the central east coast of Tutuila Island American Samoa It is located on a peninsula several miles up from Pago Pago International Airport Nuʻuuli is located between Pago Pago International Airport and Coconut Point It is a shopping district which is home to stores groceries and many more shops 1 NuʻuuliVillageNuʻuuliCoordinates 14 19 7 S 170 43 25 W 14 31861 S 170 72361 W 14 31861 170 72361Country United StatesTerritory American SamoaCountyItuau CountyArea Total3 04 sq mi 7 87 km2 Population 2010 Total3 955 Density1 300 sq mi 500 km2 It is the fifth largest village in land area in American Samoa and the second most populous one after Tafuna It straddles the line between the Eastern District and the Western District This makes it the only village in American Samoa that occupies two districts It has a total land area of 7 87 km2 with 6 23 km2 being in the Eastern District and 1 64 km2 being in the Western District Its total population as of the 2010 census was 3 955 with the Eastern District portion containing 2 844 persons and the Western District portion 2 310 persons First Lady Lady Bird Johnson dedicated Manulele Tausala Elementary School in Nuʻuuli on October 10 1966 The school is named after the first lady 2 Nuʻuuli has one of the highest crime rates in American Samoa The first neighborhood watch type program in the territory was established here by the Department of Public Safety in 2014 3 Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Nuʻuuli Pala 1 2 Nuʻuuli Falls 2 Economy 3 Demographics 4 Notable people 5 ReferencesGeography editThe best surfing conditions in American Samoa can be found in Faganeanea and neighboring Nuʻuuli however great surfing can also be found in the ʻAmanave Poloa area 4 Nuʻuuli Pala edit Nuʻuuli Pala is Tutuila Island s largest mangrove swamp It borders nearly all of Pala Lagoon s shoreline The pala has been designated a special management area in recognition of its size and significance to wildlife and fish habitat It is the largest and also the most threatened wetland in American Samoa 33 percent of the mangrove swamp has been converted to dry land since 1961 5 The wetland excluding the open water of the lagoon covers 123 acres 50 ha of mangrove forest and swamp The majority of the swamp is covered with red mangrove and oriental mangrove Several areas of other freshwater marsh vegetation are interspersed with the mangroves A small area of saltwater marsh borders the end of Coconut Point The wetland is an important wildlife and fish habitat and also provides recreational opportunities as canoeing and fishing Nuʻuuli Pala has been designated a Special Management Area under the American Samoa Coastal Management Act of 1990 6 7 Rare species found here include Xylocarpus moluccensis leʻileʻi and the uncommon shrub Sophora tomentosa which is also reported on Aunuʻu 8 Nuʻuuli Pala is a common feeding site for the Reef Heron matuʻu a bird species which usually feeds on the coral reefs 9 Nuʻuuli Falls edit Nuʻuuli Falls is a 65 feet 20 m secluded cascade with a swimming hole beneath To get here turn left at Nuʻuuli Family Mart when coming from the west Follow this road veering left at the pig farm Enter the trailhead and follow the hiking trail for about 15 minutes Veer left at the first trail juncture and follow until the trail reaches the stream 10 Nuʻuuli Falls is made up of seven individual waterfalls 11 38 Economy editNuʻuuli is the commercial center of Tutuila Island There is a large number of mini marts sewing shops and clothing stores along Main Road Nuʻuuli is also home to several hardware and home improvement shops along with salons and souvenir stores 11 37 Nuʻuuli Twin Cinemas is the only movie theater in American Samoa and has two screens It plays major blockbuster films children s movies and more Just past the theater is Laufou Shopping Center An area in Nuʻuuli is known as Coconut Point and is home to a combination of local villagers and contract workers 11 38 Demographics editYear Population 12 2010 3 9552000 5 1541990 3 8931980 2 5851970 1 8041960 1 137Nuʻuuli village had the highest number of registered voters as of 2017 with a total of 1 717 registered voters followed by the villages of Leone Tafuna and Pago Pago 13 Notable people editFreddie Letuli Lonnie Palelei NFL football player Maa Tanuvasa NFL football player Tony Solaita first American Samoan MLB player 14 References editNuʻuuli village and its parts United States Census Bureau Swaney Deanna 1994 Samoa Western amp American Samoa a Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit Lonely Planet Publications Page 179 ISBN 9780864422255 Shaffer Robert J 2000 American Samoa 100 Years Under the United States Flag Island Heritage Page 192 ISBN 9780896103399 Neighbourhood watch type program to begin in American Samoa 4 March 2014 Schyma Rosemarie 2013 Sudsee DuMont Reiseverlag Page 271 ISBN 9783770176946 http www botany hawaii edu basch uhnpscesu pdfs sam Volk1993AS pdf Page 3 Goldin Meryl Rose 2002 Field Guide to the Samoan Archipelago Fish Wildlife and Protected Areas Bess Press Pages 276 277 ISBN 9781573061117 http www botany hawaii edu basch uhnpscesu pdfs sam Volk1993AS pdf Page 5 https repository library noaa gov view noaa 8414 Share Pages 33 and 35 https www nps gov npsa learn nature upload 2nded05I pdf Page 86 Nuʻuuli Falls American Samoa Attractions a b c Clayville Melinda 2021 Explore American Samoa The Complete Guide to Tutuila Aunuʻu and Manuʻa Islands ISBN 9798556052970 American Samoa Statistical Yearbook 2016 PDF American Samoa Department of Commerce Archived from the original PDF on 2019 02 14 Retrieved 2019 07 25 Election Office stats show registered female voters outnumber male voters 4 May 2017 Sunia Fofo I F 2009 A History of American Samoa Amerika Samoa Humanities Council Page 339 ISBN 9781573062992 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nuʻuuli American Samoa amp oldid 1217242910, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
