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Fagatogo

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Should I visit Fagatogo?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

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  • No high-severity wording detected in the supplied advisory
  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
  • Tropical storms and cyclones during the rainy season
  • Remote location with limited emergency services
  • Potential for occasional civil disturbances linked to local politics

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Fagatogo month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fagatogo are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 27–27°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 28°C), August the coldest (average low 25°C), and February the wettest (about 464 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.925.930710.3
February27.925.84648.9
March28.025.823410.5
April28.025.92979.6
May27.825.82439.8
June27.425.618210.0
July26.825.214510.0
August26.725.111910.5
September26.725.111511.0
October27.025.223510.8
November27.425.326910.5
December27.825.535810.4

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1878

    American interest in Tutuila Island began with the American Samoan Treaty of 1878 which provided the United States with a non-exclusive right to establish a naval station on the Pago Pago Bay.

  2. Documented history · 1907

    The Naval Station was made up of 8 acres (32,000 m2) on the shorefront as of 1907.

  3. Documented history · 1900

    Naval Station occupation began by the signing of the Deed of Cession by the High Chiefs on Tutuila- and Aunu'u Islands and the raising of the United States Flag on April 17, 1900.

  4. Documented history · 1951

    By the end of the navy administration period in 1951, the Naval Station occupied 216 acres (87 ha) and was made up of 105 structures.

  5. American Samoan Treaty of 1878

    Provided the United States a non‑exclusive right to establish a naval station on Pago Pago Bay.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Mike Gabbard

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this person's place of birth. Samoan American politician.

  • Faoa Aitofele Sunia

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this person's place of birth. American Samoan politician.

  • Bob Apisa

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this person's place of birth. American football player, running back.

  • Lutu T. S. Fuimaono

    longest-serving legislator in the territory's history.

  • John Kneubuhl

    screenwriter and playwright.

Historical figures

  • Tauese Sunia

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this historical figure's place of birth. American Samoan politician (1941-2003).

  • John Kneubuhl

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this historical figure's place of birth. American Samoan screenwriter, playwright and Polynesian historian (1920-1992).

  • Lutu T. S. Fuimaono

    Wikidata records Fagatogo as this historical figure's place of birth. American politician.

Local business and employers

  • Fagatogo Square Shopping Center

    12,000‑sq‑ft retail and commercial centre adjacent to the Fagatogo Market.

Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Fagatogo, in brief

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02 · History

How Fagatogo took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Fagatogo

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Fagatogo

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Fagatogo

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Fagatogo

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Fagatogo

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08 · Questions

Questions about Fagatogo

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fagatogo

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01 · Q&A

Where is Fagatogo located and what are its coordinates?

Fagatogo is situated in American Samoa at geographic coordinates -14.2825, -170.6900 with an elevation of 134 meters above sea level.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Fagatogo?

Fagatogo has a recorded population of approximately 1,868 and observes the Pacific/Pago_Pago time zone (USD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Fagatogo?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Fagatogo include en-AS, sm, to, and the circulating currency is USD.

04 · Q&A

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