Mapusaga | |
|---|---|
Village | |
  Mapusaga | |
| Coordinates: 14°19′48″S 170°44′38″W / 14.33000°S 170.74389°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| Territory |  American Samoa |
| County | Tuālāuta |
| LDS village foundation | May 10, 1903 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.80 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,772 |
| • Density | 1,412.6/sq mi (545.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−11 (Samoa Time Zone) |
| ZIP code | 96799 |
| Area code | +1 684 |
Mapusaga is a small village located 9 miles (14 km) west of Pago Pago on Tutuila island in the American territory of American Samoa. Its coordinates are 14.33° south and 170.74389 ° west, with an elevation of 180 feet (55 m). The village is home to American Samoa Community College.[1] An area in the village is called Mapusagafou, which translates to New Mapusaga. Another area in town is known as Mapusagatuai, meaning Old Mapusaga.
The village of Mapusaga was almost entirely displaced during World War II in favor of military installations.[2] It was the location of the U.S. Navy operated Mobile Base Hospital. Mapusaga has been called "Mormon Valley", as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints previously was based here.[3] The Mormons constructed Mapusaga High School in 1928, which was located at the current location of American Samoa Community College (ASCC).[4]
Olotele Mountain is divided between the villages of Mapusagafou (bottom half) and Aoloau (top half). Tucked in the densely rainforested Mapusagafou Mountain is Le Fale’o Cultural Center where there is an authentic village set up with traditional arts, cooking, and customs.[5]
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