Administrative divisions of American Samoa

American Samoa is administratively divided into three districts (Western, Eastern and Manuʻa) and two unorganized atolls (Swains Island and Rose Atoll). The districts are subdivided into 15 counties, which are composed of 76 villages.

Districts and unorganized atolls of American Samoa
CategoryCounty equivalent
LocationAmerican Samoa
Number3 districts
2 unorganized atolls
Populations31,819 (Western District) – 0 (Rose Atoll, Swains Island)
Areas27.99 sq mi (72.49 km2) (Western District) – 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) (Rose Atoll)
Government
  • Local government
Subdivisions

For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau counts the three districts and two unorganized atolls as five county equivalents, while treating the actual counties as minor civil divisions.

American Samoa has only one U.S. ZIP code: 96799.

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