Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".
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The Pago Pago metropolitan area has several villages strung together along Pago Pago Harbor. The villages are: Utulei, Fagatogo, Malaloa, Pago Pago, Satala and Atu'u. Fagatogo is the downtown area, referred to as "town", and is home to the legislature, while the executive seat is in Utulei. Also in Fagatogo are the police department, the Port of Pago Pago, and many shops and hotels.
1 Jean P. Haydon Museum. A museum that showcases Samoan history, culture, and nature, it's a great place to learn about the island and become acquainted with the local culture before venturing out to other destinations. The museum features many cultural artifacts, such as clothing, art, weaponry, pottery, and tattooing. There are also artifacts from World War II. Exhibits about the island itself, including the types of plants and animals are also on display. The museum is named after the wife of the founder, who collected many of the artifacts on display in the museum.
1 Ili'ili Golf Course, Ili'ili Road, ☏ +1 684-733-6592. 18 holes, par 72. (updated Jul 2018)
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In Sep, Pago Pago typically sees ~27°C daytime highs and 20 rainy days.
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