Vavau, Samoa

Vavau beach

Vavau is a small village on south east end of Upolu island in Samoa.^[1] The village is part of Lotofaga Electoral Constituency (Faipule District) which is within the larger political district of Atua.

The population is 356 (2006 Census).^[2]

Vavau Beach viewed from the water

Before the 2009 tsunami, Vavau had a beach resort which was a popular getaway for locals on weekends and was also visited by overseas tourists. Now Vavau Beach is now deserted, but it is still accessible.

References

↑ "Samoa Territorial Constituencies Act 1963". Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Retrieved 18 December 2009.
↑ "Population and Housing Census Report 2006" (PDF). Samoa Bureau of Statistics. July 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2009.

Coordinates: 14°01′S 171°29′W / 14.017°S 171.483°W / -14.017; -171.483

Atua District: Itūmālō

Traditional center: Lufilufi

Villages	A'ufaga Falefa Lalomanu Lealatele Lepa Lotofaga Luatuanu'u Matatufu Poutasi Saleapaga Solosolo Vavau

Landmarks	Falefa Valley Piula Theological College Piula Cave Pool

Islands	Nu'usafe'e Island Aleipata Islands (uninhabited, conservation areas): Nu'utele Nu'ulua Namua Fanuatapu

Environment	Samoan plant names List of birds of Samoa List of mammals of Samoa List of protected areas of Samoa

Electoral constituencies: Faipule Districts	Aleipata Itupa i Lalo Aleipata Itupa i Luga Anoamaa East Anoamaa West Falealili (2 seats) Lepa Lotofaga

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