Pago Pago, American Samoa

Pago Pago Harbor, American Samoa
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Pago Pago is the capital and biggest city in American Samoa. As with American Samoa as a whole, it is eleven hours behind Coordinated Universal Time, making it one of the last cities to enter a new day.

The city of Pago Pago grew out of the village of the same name. It is located on the island of Tutuila. Pago Pago is the main port of call for American Samoa. The main industry here is fishery, particularly the canning of tunas. Looming over the harbor city is Mount Alava, which offers scenic view from the top of the city below it.

Visiting Pago Pago, American Samoa

The Tafuna International Airport (PPG), located 16 miles from Pago Pago, is the main gateway to the American Samoa. There are regular flights from Hawaii, providing the main connection for American Samoa with the outside world.

Places of Interest in Pago Pago, American Samoa

High Court of American Samoa in Pago Pago
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View of Pago Pago Harbor, American Samoa
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Tavita Togia, National Park Service

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