Uafato
in Va‘a-o-Fonoti, Samoa

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-13.952 and -171.515 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -13° 57' 7" and W -171° 30' 55"
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: 09:54 PM (Tuesday)
Timezone: Pacific/Apia
UTC/GMT offset: 13 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:29 am and 7:37 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
13.973 and 8.495 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Guidan Gobje
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: 2024-03-18 07:26:14

Discover Uafato

Uafato in Va‘a-o-Fonoti with it's 301 citizens is a city in Samoa about 19 mi (or 30 km) south-east of Apia, the country's capital city.

Local time in Uafato is now 09:54 PM (Tuesday). The local timezone is named Pacific / Apia with an UTC offset of 14 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Uafato. The closest airport in Samoa is Fagali'i Airport in a distance of 17 mi (or 27 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Samamea, Lufilufi, Apia, Afega and Leulumoega. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 84 °F

Morning Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Evening Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Night Temperature 29°C / 84 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 64%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from South-West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 96% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Wednesday, 20th of March 2024

29°C (84 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 21st of March 2024

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

Friday, 22nd of March 2024

29°C (84 °F)
29°C (84 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Jumping in Samoa

Published: August 04, 2014
Length: 02:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Chris Werry

Piula Cave Pool east of Apia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piula_Cave_Pool.


Paul & Sandra's Samoan Wedding

Published: January 21, 2015
Length: 28:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tihati Devoe

Beautiful wedding at Seabeeze on the 30th December 2014.


Lalomanu Aleipata Region of Samoa Before and After the September 2009 Tsunami

Published: October 09, 2009
Length: 28:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: weeksymate

A before and after slideshow to show the devastation caused by the tsunami in the Lalomanu Aleipata Region of Samoa. Please visit www.rebuildsamoa.com if you are able to donate a couple of...


Pigs at Lalomanu, Samoa

Published: August 05, 2007
Length: 18:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Joost Borsboom

On Samoa there are a lot of pigs (and dogs!) walking around. The pigs are eventually being eaten (baked in a umu oven.


Remember Lalomanu

Published: October 03, 2009
Length: 40:27 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Joost Borsboom

Remember Lalomanu, Samoa, 15th of July 2007. (movie near Tau Fua Beach Fales) Our thoughts are with all people who lost their relatives caused by the Tsunami on the 29th of September 2009.


Fiafia at Taufua Beach, Lalomanu, Samoa (June 16, 2011)

Published: July 03, 2012
Length: 59:49 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Mark Li

Visit http://marklitraveljournal.blogspot.com for the stories behind the videos. The men dancing. The lead dancer did not look so well, I was concerned for a while that he was having a heart...


Mr and Mrs Lale Wedding Siva Samoa 30.10.12 (Brides Siva)

Published: November 11, 2012
Length: 31:42 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: paullale

Sorry bub, couldn't help it. Seeing a non-samoan executing the Siva Fa'atausala like a natural samoan teine was overwelling. Love you heaps bub. Our wedding was held in my Dad's village of...


Lalonamu Before and After DONATE TO RED CROSS

Published: October 04, 2009
Length: 59:26 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gavin Newton

Lalonamu shot April 2009 and then again from same points 2 days after the Tsunami. Given to Reuters in return for donation to Samoan community.


Lalonamu Before and After DONATE TO SAMOA Sep 2009

Published: October 04, 2009
Length: 39:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Gavin Newton

Lalonamu Before and After Tsunami 29 Sep 2009.


Taufua Christmas Reunion 2007 Part 1

Published: December 20, 2013
Length: 34:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Nate Lakes

Just a little dedication to all my family where ever you are this Christmas and to those that we lost - we will remember you always. Just wanted to share the love. Special thanks to Fongi...


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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.

Va'a-o-Fonoti

Va'a-o-Fonoti is a district on the north east coast of Upolu Island in Samoa, with a population (2001 Census) of 1,666, making it the least populated district in the country. The district is 38 km² and consists of a main area around Fagaloa Bay with nine villages and a small coastal exclave about 10 km further northwest, with the village of Faleāpuna (pop. 582). The district includes areas with significant conservation and cultural values.

Located at -13.95, -171.533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Districts of Samoa

Fagaloa Bay

Fagaloa Bay is located on the north eastern coast of Upolu island in Samoa. The area is a significant region of conservation and culture. The bay is situated within the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti. The geographic area consists of a mountain formation rising out of the sea. At the base of the bay lies the village Ta'elefaga at the mouth of the Malata river. To the east above the villages of Lona and Uafato are several waterfalls by mountain forests.

Located at -13.929, -171.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Geography of Samoa, Conservation in Samoa, Environment of Samoa

Samamea

Samamea is a village on the north east coast of Upolu island in Samoa. It is the main village or 'capital' of the political district Va'a-o-Fonoti. Samamea is one of nine villages situated in Fagaloa Bay. The villages are nestled between the sea and rainforest mountains. The most eastern village in the bay is Uafato.

Located at -13.9333, -171.533 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

Lona, Samoa

Lona is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti. The population is 237 (2006 Census).

Located at -13.942, -171.543 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

Maasina, Samoa

Maasina is a village on the island of Upolu in Samoa. It is situated on the north east coast of the island in the political district of Va'a-o-Fonoti. The population is 131 (2006 Census).

Located at -13.943, -171.557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Samoa

Popular in vicinity

These are some bigger and more relevant cities in the wider vivinity of Uafato.


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Uafato, Atoe