Aopo (A’opo)
Aopo is a village in the Gaga'ifomauga district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated inland in the central north of the island in the district of Gagaʻifomauga and the electoral district of Gagaʻifomauga 3. The population is 383. The name of the village is derived from two words, ao (day) and po (night) and may be derived from a volcanic eruption.
The village is located inland from the north coast of Savai'i, close to the main lava field from the island's volcanic cones. There is an Aopo Conservation Area open to visitors and the trail starts at the east end of the village.
Hikers can ascend Mt Silisili, Samoa's highest peak, from Aopo.
In 2007, Aopo village sold its teak plantation to Blue Bird Lumber.
The village is located inland from the north coast of Savai'i, close to the main lava field from the island's volcanic cones. There is an Aopo Conservation Area open to visitors and the trail starts at the east end of the village.
Hikers can ascend Mt Silisili, Samoa's highest peak, from Aopo.
In 2007, Aopo village sold its teak plantation to Blue Bird Lumber.
Map - Aopo (A’opo)
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The population of the Samoan Islands is approximately 250,000. The inhabitants have in common the Samoan language, a culture known as fa'a Samoa, and an indigenous form of governance called fa'amatai. Samoans are one of the largest Polynesian populations in the world, and most are of exclusively Samoan ancestry.
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
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| WST | Samoan tala | T | 2 |
| ISO | Language |
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| EN | English language |
| SM | Samoan language |