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Vaitele

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Updated Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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  • Latest air-quality reading is not elevated

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Vaitele month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Vaitele are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 28–29°C. March is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), August the coldest (average low 24°C), and February the wettest (about 453 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 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)
January29.525.040610.0
February29.324.94538.5
March29.924.920410.5
April29.625.02479.5
May29.324.92019.8
June28.824.512510.2
July28.424.113110.2
August28.523.910910.6
September29.024.010311.0
October29.224.321310.9
November29.424.527510.7
December29.524.632710.4

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People and places shaping Vaitele

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Past and future events in Vaitele

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Matai'a title chiefly titles bestowed

    The Uilaefa clans of the Matai'a title in Vaitele bestowed 90 chiefly titles.

Current public leadership

  • Tui Po

    Village mayor of Vaitele.

People associated with this place

  • Vaitele Soi

    Retired Samoan professional boxer born in Samoa.

Historical figures

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Interactive geography

See Vaitele in context

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Districts

Districts and local character in Vaitele

What is the economic footprint of Vaitele within Upolu?

Vaitele is a town situated on the central-north coast of the Samoan island of Upolu, positioned directly west of the capital Apia. According to the 2016 census, the town has an estimated population of 7,972 residents.

How do surrounding settlements interact with the town?

The municipality functions within a cluster of neighboring villages that include Vaigaga, Elisefou, Vaiusu, Talimatau, Vailoa, and Emau. Observers must note that this locality should not be confused with the significantly smaller settlement of Vailele.

What currency and languages support local commerce?

Financial transactions throughout the area rely on the WST currency. Daily administration, community communication, and local trade are conducted using the Samoan and English languages.

02 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Vaitele

Safety and Practical Information for Vaitele

Vaitele is a town situated on the central-north coast of the Samoan island of Upolu, positioned directly to the west of the capital Apia. According to the 2016 census, the town has an estimated population of 7,972 residents.

What are the essential safety considerations for visitors?

Static safety writing cannot account for changing local conditions, and specific crime rates, risk assessments, healthcare ratings, and policing details are absent from the permanent evidence base for Vaitele. Travelers must rely on the dated live layer above for current advisories and use the interactive calculator provided there. For verification, readers should consult official governmental channels, local authorities, and trusted community sources in Samoa.

How do practical economic transactions function locally?

Financial transactions within the town operate using the official currency of Samoa, designated by the currency code WST. Visitors should verify payment methods and banking availability directly with local merchants and financial institutions, as detailed economic advisory data for the municipality is not included in the static records.

03 · Overview

Vaitele, in brief

Where is Vaitele situated within Samoa?

Vaitele functions as a town located on the central-north coast of the Samoan island of Upolu. Geographically positioned at latitude -13.82933 and longitude -171.80604, the settlement lies directly to the west of Apia, which serves as the capital. Observers should avoid confusing this town with Vailele, a much smaller settlement. Surrounding the municipal area are the neighboring villages of Vaigaga, Elisefou, Vaiusu, Talimatau, Vailoa, and Emau.

What demographic data defines the town?

According to the 2016 census, the town records an estimated population of 7,972 residents. Administration for the area falls under the 00 administrative division. The settlement operates within the Pacific/Apia timezone.

How does the local economy function within the region?

Financial transactions within the municipal area utilize the WST currency. While the provided facts do not detail specific commercial sectors, official administrative records indicate that daily life operates across the Pacific/Apia timezone, serving a population of 7,972 people recorded in the 2016 census. Further details regarding the geography and borders of Vaitele can be verified through international geographic databases such as the GeoNames record for Vaitele, which logs the town's exact coordinates on the island of Upolu.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vaitele

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Vaitele located and what are its coordinates?

Vaitele is situated in Samoa at geographic coordinates -13.8293, -171.8060, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Vaitele?

Vaitele has a recorded population of approximately 7,972 and observes the Pacific/Apia time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Vaitele?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Vaitele include SM, EN-WS, with WST used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Vaitele?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Vaitele, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.