Palauli

Palauli is a district and village of Samoa, with a population (2016 Census) of 9,300. It consists of two sections on the southern side of Savai'i. The capital is Vailoa which is also referred to as Vailoa i Palauli (Vailoa in Palauli district).

Palauli
District
Taga blowholes on the coast.
Taga blowholes on the coast.
Map of Samoa showing Palauli district
Map of Samoa showing Palauli district
Country Samoa
Population
 (2016)
 • Total9,300
Time zone-11

Geological formations of lava tubes have created the Taga Blowholes on the coast of Taga village and attracts visitors and tourists.

In recent years, the inland village of Sili has refused to let the government of Samoa build a hydroelectric power plant on traditional land due to conservation and cultural concerns.[1]

The paramount title of this district is Lilomaiava, which is conferred in Vailoa. As part of the selection process for the title-holder, Vailoa must consult Safotu village in the Gagaifomauga political district. Safotu is the northern base of the Lilomaiava title in Savai'i.

Archaeology
Main article: Archaeology in Samoa

Extensive pre-historic settlements have been surveyed and studied in the Palauli district where the Pulemelei Mound is situated.[2]

Notable people
  • Satellite photo of Palauli and Satupa'itea districts, southside of Savai'i island. (NASA photo).
    Satellite photo of Palauli and Satupa'itea districts, southside of Savai'i island. (NASA photo).
  • View from Pulemelei Mound
    View from Pulemelei Mound
  • Volcanic coastline.
    Volcanic coastline.
  • Mu Pagoa Falls by the sea.
    Mu Pagoa Falls by the sea.
  • Southern Tafua Peninsula
    Southern Tafua Peninsula

See also

References
  1. "Samoa's Sili hydro plan scuttled, 12 March 2004 UTC". Radio New Zealand International. Retrieved 23 November 2009.
  2. Samoan Village Patterns: Four Examples by Jesse D. Jennings, Richard Holmer and Gregory Jackmond, University of Utah, Journal of the Polynesian Society, Vol. 91, No. 1, 1982. Retrieved 6 November 2009
  3. "Mai returns as squads declared for NZI Sevens". International Rugby Board, News. 4 February 2010. Archived from the original on 10 February 2010. Retrieved 2 April 2010.

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