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Tāfuna, American Samoa
Western District · American Samoa
Tāfuna is a small city in Western District, American Samoa with a population of 7,988. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tāfuna
Vaitogi is a village in American Samoa. It has many missionaries and tourists who are attracted by shopping for local products. Vaitogi might be most famous of its legends about the Turtle and Shark. It is said that once, at a time when food was scarce, an old woman took her granddaughter to the bluff at Vaitogi, and holding hands, they leaped into the sea down below. While the young girl was transformed into a shark, the blind grandmother became a turtle. It gives its name to a local U-shaped cove in town, which was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,988 |
| Population Density | 3,157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | -14.3358°, -170.7200° |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pago_Pago |
| Country | 🇦🇸 American Samoa |
| State / Province | Western District |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 116.7 inches (2,965 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tāfuna
Tāfuna is a small city in American Samoa (Western District) with a population of 7,988. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 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 Tāfuna
Tāfuna 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above American Samoa avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 331 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -14.3358°N, 170.7200°W |
| Timezone | Pacific/Pago_Pago |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tutuila (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tutuila | Tuff cone(s) | 653 m (2,142 ft) | 440 | 5 km |
| Upolu | Shield | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Ofu-Olosega | Shield(s) | 639 m (2,096 ft) | 1866 | 120 km |
| Ta'u | Shield | 931 m (3,054 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Vailulu'u | Submarine | -592 m (-1,942 ft) | 2003 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 16.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 13.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | Warmest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 10.5 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Driest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Coldest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in |
Tāfuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in August to 81°F in March. Total annual precipitation is 131.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.8") and June the driest (6.5").
Schools in Tāfuna
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tafuna High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tafuna Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Tāfuna
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean P. Haydon Museum | ||||
| National Park of American Samoa | ||||
| Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center |
Libraries in Tāfuna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feleti Barstow Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library of American Samoa | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tāfuna
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fagatogo Market |
Hotels in Tāfuna
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Tāfuna
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tāfuna
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tāfuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Tāfuna
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| STARKIST SAMOA INC | MAIN ROAD | EASTERN |
Airports Near Tāfuna
1 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pago Pago International Airport | PPG | Large Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tāfuna
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tāfuna
What is the population of Tāfuna?
Tāfuna has a population of 7,988 residents and is located in American Samoa. The population density is 3,157 people per square mile, spread across 2.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tāfuna?
Tāfuna 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.