Fa’asaleleaga

Fa’asaleleaga is a district of Samoa situated on the eastern side of Savai’i island. It has a population of over 13,000. The traditional capital is Safotulafai where district chiefs and orators meet at Fuifatu malae.

In the 20th century, Salelologa has become the main township for shopping and public amenities on the island. Salelologa wharf is the main ferry terminal for inter-island passenger and vehicle boats between Savai’i and Mulifanua wharf on Upolu. Maota Airport is the main airfield on the island, located 10 minutes south of Salelologa.

The township consists of one main shopping street. Fresh fish, locally grown produce and arts and crafts are sold at the Salelologa Market. There are buses, taxis and rental car companies at the ferry terminal and in the township. The bus route is via the main highway which generally follows the coastline of the island where most villages and settlements are situated.

Sapapali’i is a village on the north east coast of Savai’i island in Samoa. It is the village where John Williams, the first missionary to bring Christianity to Samoa landed in 1830. Sapapali’i is 8km north of Salelologa ferry terminal and township. In the 1970s, Gregory Jackmond carried out archaeological surveys inland from Sapapali’i. Jackmond surveyed a 20 hectare area with extensive pre-historic settlements.