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Vailoa, Samoa

Palauli · Samoa

Vailoa is a small town in Palauli, Samoa with a population of 769. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

769 Population 905/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
132.1 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Apia Timezone

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About Vailoa

Vailoa is a village on the island of Savaiʻi in Samoa. Vailoa is the capital of Palauli district on the south east of the island. The population is 784.

People

Population769
Density905/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain132.1 in/yr
Sunny Days117/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population769
Population Density905 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates-13.7555°, -172.3070°
TimezonePacific/Apia
Country🇼🇸 Samoa
State / ProvincePalauli
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation132.1 inches (3,356 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vailoa

Vailoa is a small town in Samoa (Palauli) with a population of 769. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.1 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Apia.

Vailoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Samoa avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density905/sq mi
Coordinates-13.7555°N, 172.3070°W
TimezonePacific/Apia

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"
248% above Samoa avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.66"
Driest Month (Jul) 6.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jun 2, 2018 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.8 148 km
Aug 15, 2017 137 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 145 km
Sep 3, 2014 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 148 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.7 148 km
May 3, 1993 97 km SW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.4 106 km
Sep 29, 2009 124 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2009 113 km SSW of Lotofag?, Samoa M5.0 128 km
Sep 15, 2015 139 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 145 km
Feb 6, 2016 135 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M5.0 142 km
Apr 27, 2024 105 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 145 km
Oct 3, 1995 26 km ENE of Samamea, Samoa M4.9 110 km
Sep 17, 2024 93 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.9 138 km
Jul 12, 2022 141 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 146 km
Jan 10, 1990 41 km NNW of Safotu, Samoa M4.8 76 km
May 10, 2014 111 km SSW of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 148 km
Jan 11, 2009 103 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 111 km
Sep 29, 2009 Samoa Islands region M4.8 143 km
Jun 30, 1996 137 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.8 143 km
Jul 22, 2016 72 km S of Matavai, Samoa M4.8 129 km
Jul 24, 1996 115 km SSW of Gataivai, Samoa M4.7 122 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 63 km
2005 Olaf Category 5 160 km
1998 Ron Category 4 262 km
1992 Val Category 4 21 km
1987 Tusi Category 2 268 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 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Savai'i (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Savai'i Shield 1,858 m (6,096 ft) 1911 29 km
Upolu Shield 1,100 m (3,609 ft) Unknown 66 km
Tutuila Tuff cone(s) 653 m (2,142 ft) 440 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 18.7 in Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Warmest
March 79°F (26°C) 13.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in Coldest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 6.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.5 in

Vailoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 76°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 132.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.7") and July the driest (6.0").

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Libraries in Vailoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Savaiʻi Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Vailoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Salelologa Fou Market

Gas Stations in Vailoa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

WS #1986588697

Airports Near Vailoa

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Faleolo International AirportAPWLarge Airport
Asau AirportAAUSmall Airport
Fagali'i AirportFGISmall Airport
Maota AirportMXSSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vailoa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Mormons
Proposed New Salelologa Fou Church of the Latter-Day Saints

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Apia
Elevation
11 m (36 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
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vailoa

What is the population of Vailoa?

Vailoa has a population of 769 residents and is located in Samoa. The population density is 905 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vailoa?

Vailoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.1 inches.

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