about nu’uuli

Nuʻuuli, situated on the central east coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa, rests on a peninsula located several miles from Pago Pago International Airport. It stands between Pago Pago International Airport and Coconut Point, serving as a commercial hub with various stores and groceries. Nuʻuuli ranks as the fifth-largest village in American Samoa by land area and the second most populous after Tafuna. Spanning both the Eastern and Western Districts, it is the sole village in American Samoa to straddle district boundaries. Its total land area encompasses 7.87 km2, with 6.23 km2 falling within the Eastern District and 1.64 km2 within the Western District. According to the 2010 census, Nuʻuuli's population reached 3,955 individuals, with 2,844 residing in the Eastern District portion and 2,310 in the Western District portion. On October 10, 1966, First Lady Lady Bird Johnson dedicated the Manulele Tausala Elementary School in Nuʻuuli, named in her honor.

NU’UULI PALA

Nuʻuuli Pala, situated on Tutuila Island, constitutes the largest mangrove swamp, bordering nearly all of Pala Lagoon's shoreline. Recognized for its significance to wildlife and fish habitat, the pala has been designated a special management area. It represents the largest and most threatened wetland in American Samoa, with 33 percent converted to dry land since 1961. Encompassing 123 acres (50 ha) of mangrove forest and swamp, the wetland hosts predominantly red mangrove and oriental mangrove. Various freshwater marsh vegetation areas intermingle with mangroves, along with a small saltwater marsh bordering Coconut Point. Serving as an important wildlife and fish habitat, Nuʻuuli Pala offers recreational activities like canoeing and fishing. Designated under the American Samoa Coastal Management Act of 1990, it shelters rare species such as Xylocarpus moluccensis (leʻileʻi) and the uncommon shrub Sophora tomentosa. Nuʻuuli Pala serves as a common feeding ground for the Reef Heron (matuʻu), a bird species typically found on coral reefs.

NU’UULI FALLS

Nuʻuuli Falls is a 65 feet (20 m) cascade tucked away, featuring a swimming hole below. To access it, turn left at Nuʻuuli Family Mart when arriving from the west. Proceed along the road, turning left again at the pig farm. Enter the trailhead and follow the hiking trail for about 15 minutes. At the first trail juncture, take a left turn and continue until reaching the stream. Nuʻuuli Falls comprises seven distinct waterfalls.