Palauli

Southern shores and volcanic terrain

Positioned at coordinates -13.75859, -172.29858, Palauli functions as both a village and a district located within the country of Samoa. The municipality encompasses two distinct sections situated across the southern side of Savai'i, supporting an overall population of 9,300 inhabitants recorded during the 2016 Census.

Geographical features define much of the surrounding territory. Volcanic lava tubes have shaped geological formations along the coastline near Taga village, resulting in the Taga Blowholes that draw visitors and tourists to the area. Inland landscapes include the village of Sili, where community members previously blocked government plans to construct a hydroelectric power plant on traditional land, citing local conservation and cultural priorities.

Administrative and traditional authority centers in Vailoa, which serves as the capital of Palauli and is additionally known as Vailoa i Palauli. This settlement acts as the conferral site for the district's paramount title, Lilomaiava. Establishing this title requires consultative ties extending northward to Safotu village, positioned within the Gagaifomauga political district on Savai'i.

Pre-historic settlements further mark the region's geography. Archaeological surveys have documented extensive ancient sites within the district boundaries, including the location of the Pulemelei Mound.