Amaua

Amaua
Village
Amaua
Coordinates: 14°16′37″S 170°37′18″W / 14.27694°S 170.62167°W / -14.27694; -170.62167Coordinates: 14°16′37″S 170°37′18″W / 14.27694°S 170.62167°W / -14.27694; -170.62167
Country  United States
Territory  American Samoa
Area
  Total 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km2)
Elevation 92 ft (28 m)
Population (2000)
  Total 102
  Density 310/sq mi (120/km2)

Amaua is a village in the southeast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located on the north shore of Faga'itua Bay between Alega and Faga'itua.

Amaua’s mayor, Pulenu'u Troy Fia-ui, was taken into custody by the police in January 2011 after marijuana plants were discovered by his home in Amaua.[1][2]

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