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Sataua, Samoa

Vaisigano · Samoa

Sataua is a small town in Vaisigano, Samoa with a population of 771. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

771 Population 7/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
131.8 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Sataua

Sataua is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated at the northwestern end of the island in the district of Vaisigano. The population is 833.

People

Population771
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain131.8 in/yr
Sunny Days339/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population771
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates-13.5174°, -172.6944°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvinceVaisigano
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation131.8 inches (3,348 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sataua

Sataua is a small town in Samoa (Vaisigano) with a population of 771. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 131.8 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Sataua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 339 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 131.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Samoa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days339 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates-13.5174°N, 172.6944°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 131.8"
247% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 6, 2025.

Aug 15, 2017 137 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 149 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 105 km
Aug 3, 1990 146 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.1 149 km
Jan 25, 1995 148 km SW of Asau, Samoa M4.9 145 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 43 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 119 km
May 9, 2024 8 km SE of Samamea, Samoa M4.7 142 km
May 11, 2011 84 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 79 km
Nov 20, 2009 127 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 141 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 130 km
Nov 4, 1990 100 km WNW of Asau, Samoa M4.7 95 km
Jan 30, 2024 96 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 126 km
Apr 17, 2015 142 km WSW of Asau, Samoa M4.6 136 km
Jul 24, 2008 110 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.6 125 km
Sep 27, 2024 39 km NNE of Lufilufi, Samoa M4.6 139 km
Jun 30, 1997 82 km S of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 114 km
Aug 23, 2024 123 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 134 km
Jun 5, 2022 138 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.5 144 km
Apr 11, 2005 131 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.4 137 km
Jul 15, 2013 83 km SW of Lotofag?, Samoa M4.4 117 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 2 48 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 150 km
1998 Ron Category 5 220 km
1992 Val Category 4 23 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.6 m (12 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1907 MATAVANU VOLCANO Astronomical 3.6 m 21 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 21 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.8 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Coldest
September 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 11.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in

Sataua has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in August to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.7") and July the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Sataua

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Falealupo Primary School
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Hotels in Sataua

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Falealupo Beach Fales
Saleuleu Beach Fales
Seeti Beach Fales

Airports Near Sataua

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faleolo International AirportAPWLarge Airport
Asau AirportAAUSmall Airport
Maota AirportMXSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sataua

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mormons
Mormons

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Apia
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)

🇼🇸 About Samoa

Capital Apia
Population 196,130
Area 2,944 km²
GDP (USD) $1,044,909,500
GDP per capita $4,823
HDI 0.708
Life expectancy 71.7 years
Internet users 58.1%
Urban population 17.5%
Currency WST (Tala)
Languages English, Samoan
Calling code +685
TLD .ws
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sataua

What is the population of Sataua?

Sataua has a population of 771 residents and is located in Samoa. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 109.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sataua?

Sataua has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 339 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 131.8 inches.

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