Sua County
Suʻa County (itu malo Suʻa) is a county in the Eastern District in American Samoa. 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. The county had a population of 3,323 as of the 2010 U.S. Census. According to the Constitution of American Samoa, Sua County is represented by two senatorial seats in the American Samoa Senate.
Beach near Tisa's Barefoot Bar
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 | ||
Su'a County was first recorded beginning with the 1912 special census. Regular decennial censuses were taken beginning in 1920.
Villages
- Āfono
- Fagaitua
- Falefa (including Ālega, Amaua, Auto, Avai'o and a portion of Pagai)
- Lauli'i
- Masefau
- Masausi
- Sa'ilele
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