Gagaʻifomauga is a political district on the island of Savaiʻi in Samoa . The district is situated on the northern side of the island with a population of 4,878 (2016 Census).
4-526: Mauga Afi ("Burning Mountain" or "Mountain of Fire") is a volcanic mountain in the Gagaʻifomauga district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa . It has an elevation of 1847m. The most recent eruption of Mauga Afi was around 1768 and was observed by Louis Antoine de Bougainville when sailing past Savai'i. Lava from this eruption sequence covered vast areas of the north coast of Savai'i. This article about
8-439: A geographical location in Samoa is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Gaga%CA%BBifomauga Gagaʻifomauga district include the village communities of Aopo , Lefagaoali'i , Manase , Safune , Safotu , Samauga and Sasina . The main village in the district was traditionally Aopo. Manase, Safotu, Sasina and Safune are situated by the sea. Samauga is upon a rocky foothill between Safotu and Safune while
12-468: The Aopo settlement is inland. The village of Manase is a popular destination for visitors and tourists with beach fale accommodation. The main road circling Savai'i passes through the northern coastline, where most of the settlements are situated. Heading west, the road turns inland at Sasina village. There are forest conservation areas at Aopo where a local guide can be found for a hike up to Mount Silisili ,
16-576: The highest peak in Samoa. The Safune traditional village district was the location for Moana (1926), one of the earliest documentaries directed by Robert J. Flaherty . A fresh spring pool called Mata o le Alelo in the village of Matavai in Safune is associated with the legend Sina and the Eel . A leader of Samoa's independence movement during the early 1900s, Olaf Frederick Nelson was born in Safune. In pre-history,
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