American Samoa Fast Facts
How big is National Park of American Samoa?
American Samoa covers a total area of 10,520 acres or 16 square miles.
How many people visit National Park of American Samoa?
8,495 people visited American Samoa in 2021. A table showing all years can be found at National Park of American Samoa Visitation Stats.
When was National Park of American Samoa created?
American Samoa was made a national park on October 31, 1988.
What are the highest and lowest elevations in National Park of American Samoa?
American Samoa’s lowest point is 0 feet at the South Pacific Ocean. The highest point in American Samoa is 3,056 feet at Olamatimu.
What time zone is National Park of American Samoa located in?
American Samoa is in the Samoan Time Zone.
How much does it cost to enter National Park of American Samoa?
There is no entrance fee for the National Park of American Samoa.
Five Random Facts About National Park of American Samoa
The National Park of American Samoa is the only U.S. national park south of the equator.
Land ownership is communal on the territory of American Samoa. Therefore, the National Park Service entered into a 50 year lease with local officials for the park land.
Although American Samoa is a United States territory, even U.S. citizens are required to have a passport to visit; however, a visa is not necessary.
The Samoan culture is the oldest in the Polynesian region. The first people on the Samoan islands came from southeast Asia over 3,000 years ago.
Medical care is fairly limited in the area. Those requiring serious attention normally need to be evacuated to New Zealand, Australia, or Hawaii, flights of many hours.
Where is National Park of American Samoa?
The National Park of American Samoa is in the U.S. territory of American Samoa. The islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, 2,600 miles from Hawaii. Major planning is necessary for a trip here.
Further directions and maps can be found at Getting to American Samoa.