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The trail from Aʻoloaufou takes off downhill just east of a colorful garden which was created by
Department of Tourism. It is a 2.5-mile (4.0 km) trail which leads to the beach and monument in Aasu. The trail down is mostly made of volcanic clay which may be muddy, waxy and treacherous when wet.
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Aʻoloau, which is pronounced A-olo-au, translates as "to row with the sea current". Its origin traces to an open-sea experience of the ancestors. The word Aʻoloau emanates from the daily activity of boat-rowing in the open sea in order to sustain life and for transportation. Before major developments
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village. Due to its high elevation, Aoloau's climate is cool throughout the year compared to most
Tutuila communities. The village is covered by fog on cloudy days. The village icon is the Puaolele (flying cloud). Mount Olotele is the location of private and government antennas and satellite dishes.
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Aʻoloau Tuai (Old Aʻoloau) is separated from the more populated villages on
Tutuila's south coast, and transportation to and from the village was difficult. Ocean and land transportation were equally difficult due to the rugged terrain surrounding the village as well as the rough sea currents facing
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Aʻoloau was home to 615 people as of the 2010 U.S. Census. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population was 778 and 53 percent of the village population were males. Both
Censuses found more than fifty percent of the population to be at the age of fifty or younger.
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visited in 1787. Lapérouse explored and mapped the various Samoan
Islands when he arrived in Aʻasu on December 11, 1787. A battle broke out between the French and the native Samoans, and several French and Samoans were killed.
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It is possible to camp at Aasu village before returning to Aʻoloaufou. Other trails in Aʻoloaufou includes a trail to the abandoned village of Aʻoloautuai, as well as another trail leading down the ridge to the village of
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and 39 Samoans were killed in a battle. Aasu is a near-abandoned village which is home to just a few families. Aasu village has no road outlet, and can only be reached by hiking trails.
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mountaintop eighty years ago, they raised livestock and became skilled farmers. Since then, Aʻoloau farms have become reliable sources of food staples for
Tutuila Island.
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Village leaders have been successful in getting the
American Samoa Government to construct an elementary school in the village, in order to serve the children of
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in the early 1940s, the village was located in the low-lying coastal areas on the north shores. This settlement is referred to as Aʻoloau Tuai (Old Aʻoloau).
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its forefront. The men of Aʻoloau Tuai were among the best fishermen on the island; however, after the village moved to the
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and Aʻoloau villages. The school is situated on a hillside above the church. High school students attend
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Tutuila. On top of the steep rise is panoramic 270-degree views of valleys,
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Lalolagi mo e ua faatoa aʻoaʻoina u lea mataupu: Elementary Geography
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Island on clear days. The village is 12 miles (19 km) from
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576:and work in the American Samoa government.
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703:Ole Manuō o Tala Tuʻu Ma Fisaga o Tala Ave
591:Talbot, Dorinda and Deanna Swaney (1998).
370:. It is the highest village settlement on
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63:: "to row with the sea current"
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725:Clayville, Melinda (2021).
595:. Lonely Planet. Page 173.
362:Location on Tutuila Island.
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204:1,339 ft (408 m)
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631:"Local Area / Island Map"
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1059:Political party strength
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995:Delegates to US Congress
794:Swaney, Deanna (1994).
773:Swaney, Deanna (1994).
672:. Nabu Press. Page 46.
636:. National Park Service
225:260/sq mi (100/km)
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289:. It is also known as
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668:Hills, J.W. (2010).
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867:seat of government
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393:Rainmaker Mountain
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