American Samoa is the only United States territory south of the equator. Land is held communally under Samoan custom, which keeps most of the islands out of private ownership.

Administrative divisions of American Samoa map

07.5 km (4.7 mi)15 km (9.3 mi)22.5 km (14 mi)30 km (19 mi)

Height

0 m (0 ft), 20 m (66 ft), 50 m (164 ft), 100 m (328 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 250 m (820 ft), 300 m (984 ft), 400 m (1310 ft), 500 m (1640 ft), Max altitude 597 m (1960 ft)

Sea depth

0 m (0 ft), 150 m (492 ft), 600 m (1970 ft), 1800 m (5910 ft), 3200 m (10500 ft), deeper than 5200 m (17060 ft)

Height from west to east in American Samoa

Height from south to north in American Samoa

1South Pacific Ocean0 m

Population of American Samoa, 1960–2025

The World Bank: Population, total (SP.POP.TOTL): United Nations Population Division, national statistical offices

Administrative divisions of American Samoa map

Where in the world is American Samoa located?