Aʻasu, American Samoa
Aʻasu or Āsu is a village on the north coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located to the west of Fagasa and northwest of Pago Pago. It is one of multiple villages involved in an archaeological survey of the island. Aʻasu lies on Massacre Bay and can be reached from a hiking trail in Aʻasufou (new Aʻasu). Massacre Bay can be visited by car, aiga buses, or through excursions offered by North Shore Tours.
Aʻasu | |
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Village | |
Aʻasu | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′51″S 170°45′30″W | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | American Samoa |
| County | Leasina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 494 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (72/km2) |
| Demonym | Aʻasuan |
| Time zone | UTC−11 (Samoa Time Zone) |
| ZIP code | 96799 |
| Area code | +1 684 |
Aʻasu has no road outlets, and can only be reached by hiking trails or by sea. It is a near-abandoned village which is home to just a few families. It is possible to camp in the village before returning to Aʻasufou. Aʻasu might be most famous for a battle which took place on December 11, 1787, where twelve Europeans and 39 Samoans were killed. A monument erected by the French can be found in Aasutuai (old Aʻasu).
The village of Aʻasu along with Aʻoloau are jointly called ʻO Leasina.