Salamumu
in Gaga‘emauga, Samoa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-13.998 and -171.922 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -13° 59' 53" and W -171° 55' 18"
Currency and Currency Code:
Tala - WST
Spoken languages:
Samoan, English
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 07:12 PM (Monday)
Timezone: Pacific/Apia
UTC/GMT offset: 13 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:36 am and 6:13 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
13.994 and 8.059 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Guidan Kaza
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Samoa in Polynesia

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Samoa.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Samoa. Last Update: 2024-04-28 08:22:10

Delve into Salamumu

Salamumu in Gaga‘emauga is a town located in Samoa about 15 mi (or 25 km) south-west of Apia, the country's capital town.

Time in Salamumu is now 07:12 PM (Monday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Apia with an UTC offset of 13 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Salamumu. The closest airport in Samoa is Faleolo International Airport in a distance of 13 mi (or 21 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Leulumoega, Mulifanua, Afega, Apia and Lufilufi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 85 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 30th of April 2024

29°C (85 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Wednesday, 1st of May 2024

30°C (85 °F)
30°C (85 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

29°C (85 °F)
29°C (85 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Return to Paradise Resort and Spa

Address
2,5 mi
Lefaga
Matautu
Samoa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sa'Moana Beach Bungalows

Address
0,8 mi
End of Salamumu Beach Road
Salamumu
Samoa

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Salamumu

Salamumu is a village on the south west coast of Upolu island in Samoa. The village has two settlements, Salamumu Uta (population 290) and Salamumu Tai (population 80). Although the village is geographically located on Upolu, the village is politically (and historically) part of the Gaga'emauga electoral district on the island of Savai'i.

Located at -13.9981, -171.922 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

Lefaga

Lefaga is a village district on the south west coast of the island of Upolu in Samoa. The American movie Return to Paradise (1953), starring Gary Cooper was filmed at Matautu village in Lefaga. The 50th anniversary celebrations of the making of the movie took place in Lefaga in November 2003. A number of villages and districts in Samoa are called 'Matautu.

Located at -13.955, -171.959 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

Matautu village (Lefaga)

Matautu is a village in the large traditional settlement of Lefaga in Samoa. The village is situated on the south west coast of Upolu island and lies within the political district of A'ana. The population is 858 (2006 Census). It was the film location of Return to Paradise, starring Gary Cooper. There are a number of villages and geographic areas called Matautu in Samoa.

Located at -13.97, -171.95 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Salamumu