American Samoa
Polynesia · ASM
Editorial Snapshot
Why Go To American Samoa
American Samoa is a quiet South Pacific trip centered on rugged coastline, village culture, and one of the region's least developed national parks. It works best as a Tutuila-based stay with a couple of day trips to Ofu or Ta'u instead of a fast multi-island loop.
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Things To See
- Pago Pago
- Tutuila
- National Park of American Samoa
- Ofu Beach
- Ta'u Island
- Aunu'u Island
Best Months
Know Before You Go
- Flights are limited and expensive, so lock in air and lodging early.
- Most visitors stay on Tutuila and add one outer-island day trip rather than moving bases.
- Dry season from May to October is the most reliable weather window.
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Country Data
Stats At A Glance
Practical travel, safety, climate, and quality-of-life stats for American Samoa.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Pago Pago
- Population
- 49,710
- Area
- 199 km²
- Region
- Polynesia
Languages
- English
- Samoan
Currency
United States dollar ($)
USD
1 USD = 1.00 USD
Monthly Climate Averages
These weather averages are based on data for Pago Pago (14.27°S, 170.70°W).
Natural Beauty (World Bank)
- Protected land area
- 16.4%
- Forest cover
- 85.2%
Source: World Bank.
Wildlife & Birdwatching
- Threatened mammal species (IUCN)
- 1
- Threatened bird species (IUCN)
- 6
Source: World Bank / IUCN Red List. Higher counts indicate richer biodiversity, typically in tropical rainforest, island, and savannah ecosystems.
Food & Cuisine
17/100
Food and dining score
Built from two layers: dining-scene breadth and open prestige signals. We combine restaurant density, cuisine diversity, distinguished restaurants, and gastronomy-city recognitions from open data sources.
Luxury Infrastructure
67/100
Luxury & premium accommodation score
Based on OpenStreetMap luxury hotel density and World Bank international tourism receipts.
Data current as of May 2026 and subject to change. Travel advisory information is sourced from the U.S. State Department and reflects conditions at the time of data collection, not real-time conditions. Do not rely solely on this information for travel decisions. Always check current government advisories for your nationality. Terms of Use · About our data