Atua, Political district in eastern Upolu, Samoa
Atua encompasses mountainous terrain, sandy beaches along Aleipata to Poutasi, and the rocky northern coastline of Anoama'a at 331 meters elevation point.
The district traces its origins to Pili, son of Tagaloa-a-lagi, with the first recorded leader being Tui Atua Leutelele'i'ite of Falefa around 1170 CE.
The Faleono, consisting of six senior orators from Lufilufi, holds authority to appoint the Tui Atua title and summon the district parliament.
The district covers 413 square kilometers, includes the Aleipata Islands and Nu'usafe'e Island, with a population of 22,769 recorded in 2016.
Traditional governance combines the Tui Atua leadership with thirteen senior matai who form the Fale Atua parliament to make decisions on warfare and state matters.
Location: Samoa
Capital city: Lufilufi
Elevation above the sea: 331 m
Shares border with: Va'a-o-Fonoti, Tuamasaga
GPS coordinates: -13.98240,-171.57300
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:13
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