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Taga, Samoa

Palauli · Samoa

Taga is a small town in Palauli, Samoa with a population of 680. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

680 Population 800/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
132.6 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Taga

Afagaloa is a village on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the south coast of the island in the electoral constituency of Palauli West which is part of the larger political district of Palauli.

People

Population680
Density800/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain132.6 in/yr
Sunny Days120/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population680
Population Density800 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates-13.7940°, -172.5111°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvincePalauli
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation132.6 inches (3,368 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taga

Taga is a small town in Samoa (Palauli) with a population of 680. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.6 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Taga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Samoa avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days120 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7940°N, 172.5111°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.6"
249% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 5.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on May 6, 2025.

Jul 10, 2016 142 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.8 143 km
Jun 2, 2018 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.8 135 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 134 km
Sep 3, 2014 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 134 km
Sep 4, 2004 137 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.7 140 km
Aug 15, 2017 137 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 129 km
Jul 11, 2022 136 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.6 143 km
Jun 2, 2018 133 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.4 144 km
Jan 20, 1999 129 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.4 147 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 87 km
Mar 11, 2016 144 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.3 148 km
Jul 5, 2019 134 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.3 150 km
Jul 19, 2009 135 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.2 144 km
Apr 5, 2019 139 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.2 141 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 128 km
Aug 3, 1990 146 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.1 136 km
Mar 6, 2024 133 km NNE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.1 143 km
Jan 18, 2018 146 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.1 142 km
Nov 4, 2017 145 km NE of Hihifo, Tonga M5.1 141 km
Sep 15, 2015 139 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Amos Category 2 67 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 173 km
1998 Ron Category 4 257 km
1992 Val Category 4 1 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 20 km
1981 SAMOA ISLANDS Earthquake 1.0 m 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 20 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 87 km
West Mata Submarine -1,174 m (-3,852 ft) 2009 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 19.7 in Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 14.2 in Warmest
March 78°F (25°C) 13.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 6.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 6.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
October 76°F (25°C) 11.9 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in

Taga has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in July to 78°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.7") and July the driest (6.0").

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Airports Near Taga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faleolo International AirportAPWLarge Airport
Asau AirportAAUSmall Airport
Maota AirportMXSSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Apia

🇼🇸 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
Driving side left

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What is the population of Taga?

Taga has a population of 680 residents and is located in Samoa. The population density is 800 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taga?

Taga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 120 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.6 inches.

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