Fagasā, American Samoa
Fagasā is a village in the Eastern District of Tutuila Island in American Samoa. The village lies by Fagasa Bay, on the north shore of the island. Its name is Samoan and translates to "Forbidden Bay." The village borders the Tutuila-section of National Park of American Samoa. The trailhead to Mount ʻAlava is located near the village by Fagasa Pass (on Route 5).
Fagasā | |
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Village | |
Panorama from Forbidden Bay near Fagasa | |
| Etymology: Samoan: "sacred bay" | |
Fagasā | |
| Coordinates: 14°17′14″S 170°43′06″W | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | American Samoa |
| County | Ituau County |
| Area | |
| • Land | 1.65 sq mi (4.27 km2) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 831 |
Fagasa has two sub-villages: Fagatele (Big Bay) on the west side, where Leʻatele School is located, and Fagaleʻa on the east side, by the chapel of the Congregational Christian Church in American Samoa (CCCAS).: 32
Forbidden Bay has been described as one of the most beautiful bays in the South Pacific Ocean. It can be reached by boat or from Fagasā by foot.
A porpoise sanctuary is located in Fagasa Bay.