Suʻa County (itu malo Suʻa) is a county in the Eastern District in American Samoa.[1][2][3] Su'a County contains the villages of Afono, Fagaitua, Falefa (including the settlements of Alega, Amaua, Auto, Avai'o and a portion of the settlement of Pagai), Lauli'i, Masefau, Masausi and Sailele.[4][1] The county had a population of 3,323 as of the 2010 U.S. Census.[5] According to the Constitution of American Samoa, Sua County is represented by two senatorial seats in the American Samoa Senate.[6]
Demographics
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
|---|---|---|
| 1912 | 469 | — |
| 1920 | 633 | +35.0% |
| 1930 | 622 | −1.7% |
| 1940 | 881 | +41.6% |
| 1950 | 1,325 | +50.4% |
| 1960 | 1,500 | +13.2% |
| 1970 | 2,336 | +55.7% |
| 1980 | 2,455 | +5.1% |
| 1990 | 3,116 | +26.9% |
| 2000 | 3,417 | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 3,323 | −2.8% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | ||
Su'a County was first recorded beginning with the 1912 special census. Regular decennial censuses were taken beginning in 1920.[8]
Villages
Points of interest
- Ālega Beach
- Faga'itua Bay
- Lions Head (Faalogologotala Rock)
- National Park of American Samoa
- Pyramid Rock (Fatuto'aga Rock)
- Rainmaker Mountain
- Sa'ilele Beach
- Tisa's Barefoot Bar
- Two Dollar Beach
References
14°17′10″S 170°39′13″W / 14.28611°S 170.65361°W