Fagaloa Bay

John LaFarge, Portrait of Faase, the Taupou of the Fagaloa Bay (1881)

Satellite photo, east side of Upolu with Fagaloa Bay on the north coast. (NASA photo).

Fagaloa Bay is located on the north eastern coast of Upolu island in Samoa. The area is a significant region of conservation and culture. The bay is situated within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti.

The geographic area consists of a mountain formation rising out of the sea. At the base of the bay lies the village Ta'elefaga at the mouth of the Malata river. To the east above the villages of Lona and Uafato are several waterfalls by mountain forests. On the western side is Mount Fao with spurs dissolving seaward into cliffs called Utuloa. Further east lies Uafato Bay at the eastern base of Malata river which displays spectacular landscape of lush rainforest and waterfalls.

The distinctive features of the Fagaloa area portrays some of the most interesting myths and legends in Samoan mythology which are considered invaluable and relevant to the peoples' cultural lifestyle.

Villages

Situated at Fagaloa Bay are the villages of Sauano, Saletele, Musumusu, Salimu, Ta'elefaga, Maasina, Lona, Samamea and Uafato.^[1]

Conservation

The area Fagaloa Bay - Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone includes native forests and bird life earmarked for Unesco's world heritage protection.

See also

• Samoan language
• Fa'amatai, chiefly system of governance in the Samoa Islands

References

Coordinates: 13°55′44″S 171°32′35″W / 13.929°S 171.543°W / -13.929; -171.543

Va'a-o-Fonoti District Itūmālō Traditional center: Samamea Villages Uafato Faleapuna Lona Ta'elefaga Maasina Salimu Musumusu Notable landmarks Fagaloa Bay Conservation & Environment Uafato Tiavea Conservation Zone Fagaloa Bay Samoan plant names List of birds of Samoa List of mammals of Samoa List of protected areas of Samoa Electoral constituency: Faipule District Va'a o Fonoti