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Fagatogo, American Samoa

Eastern District · American Samoa

Fagatogo is a small town in Eastern District, American Samoa with a population of 1,868. Elevation: 440 ft (134 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,868 Population 2,251/sq mi density
440 ft Elevation 134 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
116.7 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Pago Pago Timezone

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About Fagatogo

Fagatogo

Fagatogo is the downtown area of Pago Pago. Located in the low grounds at the foot of Matafao Peak, it was the location of the first American settlement on Tutuila Island. It includes the sub-village of Malaloa. Today, Fagatogo is the government, commercial, financial, and shipping center of Tutuila. It is also the administrative capital of American Samoa. It is the location of the American Samoa Fono (legislature), and is listed in the Constitution of American Samoa as the territory's official seat of government. Its population is 1,445.

People

Population1,868
Density2,251/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain116.7 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Population1,868
Population Density2,251 / sq mi
Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Coordinates-14.2825°, -170.6900°
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago
Country🇦🇸 American Samoa
State / ProvinceEastern District
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.7 inches (2,965 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Fagatogo

Fagatogo is a small town in American Samoa (Eastern District) with a population of 1,868. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet (134 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.7 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Pago_Pago.

Climate in Fagatogo

Fagatogo has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.4°C), the coldest is Aug (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3228 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31° 385.4
Feb 28.4°C / 83°F 25.8° / 31.1° 345.0
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.2° 261.3
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31° 292.2
May 27.9°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.2° 294.3
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 29.6° 164.1
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 25.1° / 29.2° 185.8
Aug 27.1°C / 81°F 25° / 29.2° 176.2
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25.3° / 29.8° 196.1
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.1° 254.9
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.5° 307.0
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 25.7° / 30.8° 365.2
Fagatogo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above American Samoa avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density2,251/sq mi
Coordinates-14.2825°N, 170.6900°W
TimezonePacific/Pago_Pago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above American Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.73"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Oct 28, 1994 110 km S of Matavai, Samoa M5.1 139 km
Jan 25, 1995 16 km ESE of Ta`?, American Samoa M5.0 141 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 144 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 132 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 80 km
Jan 13, 1995 48 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.8 150 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 108 km
Jan 20, 1995 13 km W of Ofu, American Samoa M4.7 97 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 91 km
Jan 10, 1995 44 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.6 143 km
Jun 24, 2004 86 km S of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.6 97 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 111 km
Apr 26, 2024 97 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2016 117 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.5 145 km
Sep 5, 2022 21 km NNE of Ta M4.5 135 km
Jan 9, 1995 41 km NNE of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.4 149 km
Jan 13, 1995 66 km N of Ofu, American Samoa M4.4 137 km
Jan 16, 1995 49 km N of Ta`?, American Samoa M4.3 147 km
Nov 6, 1995 106 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.3 119 km
Oct 14, 2016 117 km SSW of Vailoatai, American Samoa M4.2 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 1 221 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 115 km
1992 Val Category 4 10 km
1987 Tusi Category 3 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutuila (2 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 2 km
Ofu-Olosega Shield(s) 639 m (2,096 ft) 1866 116 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 118 km
Ta'u Shield 931 m (3,054 ft) Unknown 133 km
Vailulu'u Submarine -592 m (-1,942 ft) 2003 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in Wettest
February 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 78°F (25°C) 7.5 in Coldest
September 78°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 15.1 in

Fagatogo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in August to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 136.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.7") and July the driest (6.5").

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Schools in Fagatogo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Samoana High School
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Radio Stations near Fagatogo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fagatogo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jean P. Haydon Museum
National Park of American Samoa
Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center

Libraries in Fagatogo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Feleti Barstow Public Library0.0
Library of American Samoa0.0

Farmers Markets in Fagatogo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fagatogo Market

Hotels in Fagatogo

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sadie's by the Sea
Sadies By The Bay

Restaurants in Fagatogo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Starkis Tuna
Sweetie's

Stadiums & Teams in Fagatogo

TeamLeagueDivision

Superfund Sites Near Fagatogo

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
STARKIST SAMOA INCMAIN ROADEASTERN

Airports Near Fagatogo

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Pago Pago International AirportPPGLarge Airport

Post Offices in Fagatogo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pago Pago Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fagatogo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph the Worker

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Pago_Pago
Elevation
16 m (52 ft)
Area
3.3 km² (1.3 mi²)

🇦🇸 About American Samoa

Capital Pago Pago
Population 55,465
Area 199 km²
GDP (USD) $871,000,000
GDP per capita $18,017
HDI 0.830
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Urban population 81.4%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +1684
TLD .as
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Fagatogo

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m 440

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fagatogo

What is the population of Fagatogo?

Fagatogo has a population of 1,868 residents and is located in American Samoa. The population density is 2,251 people per square mile, spread across 0.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Fagatogo?

Fagatogo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.7 inches.

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