Eastern District, American Samoa
Eastern District | |
|---|---|
District | |
Congregational Christian Church in Fagatogo | |
The Eastern District of American Samoa is shown in red | |
| Country | United States |
| Territory | American Samoa |
| Island | Tutuila |
| Named after | Falelima Sasa'e |
| Largest city | Nuʻuuli |
| Government | |
| • District Governor | Alo Dr. Paul Stevenson |
| Area | |
• Total | 25.14 sq mi (65.1 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 17,059 |
| • Density | 678.6/sq mi (262.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−11 (Pacific Time Zone) |
| ZIP code | 96799 |
| Area code | +1 684 |
The Eastern District is one of the primary districts of American Samoa. It consists of the eastern portion of Tutuila, American Samoa's largest island, plus the island of Aunu'u. The district has a land area of 67.027 km2 (25.879 sq mi) and a 2010 census population of 23,030. It contains 34 villages plus a portion of Nuʻuuli village. Among these are Pago Pago, Fagatogo, and Utulei.
In addition to the eastern half of Tutuila Island and the island of Aunu'u, the Eastern District encompasses several smaller islands, including Nuusetoga Island (Bartlett Island), Pola Island, Avagatatau Rock, Fatutoaga Rock, Tauga Rock, Manofa Rock, and Nuuosina Rock.