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Salelologa

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departures with short stops at the market and shops before heading out of town. There are no 'bus stop' signs on Savai'i and catching a bus involves standing by the side of the road or signalling with a wave at the driver. Local buses are the cheapest form of transport on the island, although they can fill very quickly at the ferry terminal. There are plenty of taxis at the wharf and around the township during the day. Rental cars are available on Savai'i, although prior bookings are essential.
235:) which was recently moved to a new site by the wharf in 2009. The market is open six days a week, Monday to Saturday. Most shops and markets in Samoa close on Sundays with a few small outlets opening in the late afternoon. There are also several small supermarkets, a wholesaler, petrol stations, bakeries such as Retzlaff's bakery, budget hotels and accommodation, as well as public amenities such as internet access, banks and Western Union money transfer outlets. 691: 1151: 931: 160: 95: 65: 303:
There are buses, taxis and rental car companies at the ferry terminal and in the township. The bus route is via the main highway which generally follows the coastline of the island where most villages and settlements are situated. The buses are usually scheduled around the ferry arrivals and
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The main island highway which reaches most parts of Savai'i is tar-sealed and well maintained. Salelologa is the only township on Savai'i and is the main destination for arrivals and departures for local public transport and visitors to the island.
212:. It is the main entry point into the island with the only ferry terminal on Savai'i. It also serves as the main township for shopping and public amenities with a market selling fresh produce and arts and crafts. 272:. The ferries are managed by the government and operate seven days a week during the day. Ferry arrivals and departures are usually every two hours. A one-way trip takes about 90 minutes with views of 729: 260:
Salelologa wharf is the main port of entry into the island and is the only ferry terminal on Savai'i. The inter-island passenger and vehicle ferries operate in the
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on the island, is situated in Salelologa by the old market. It is sometimes referred to as Salelologa Library. It is the only branch of Samoa's central
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The township consists of one main shopping street. Fresh fish, locally grown produce and arts and crafts are sold at the Salelologa Market (
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is an airstrip 10 minutes south of Salelologa. Most flights operate between
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The wharf and ferry terminal as seen from an approaching ferry.
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Township & Ferry Terminal in Fa'asaleleaga, Samoa
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Fotu o Samoa II ferry at Salelologa wharf.
Salelologa is located in American Samoa
Salelologa is located in Pacific Ocean
13°44′16″S 172°13′14″W / 13.73778°S 172.22056°W / -13.73778; -172.22056
Country
Samoa
Fa'asaleleaga
Time zone
village
Savai'i
Samoa
Fa'asaleleaga

Apolima Strait
Mulifanua
Upolu
Apolima
Manono
Maota Airport
Faleolo International Airport
Savai'i Public Library
public library
Nelson Memorial Public Library
Apia
Upolu
precipitation
View from the wharf looking south.
Salelologa market at dawn.
Local bus on the island.
NASA Satellite image with Savai'i (top) and Upolu (bottom) with Apolima and Manono islands between them.

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