Ulutogia

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Coordinates	14 ° 2 ′  S , 171 ° 26 ′  W Coordinates: 14 ° 2 ′  S , 171 ° 26 ′  W
Basic data
Country	Samoa
circle	Atua

Ulutogia is a settlement at the eastern end of the island of Upolu in the political district (itūmālō) Atua of the island state of Samoa . The place is one of the most easterly points of Samoa.

geography

The place is on the east coast between Satitoa and Vailoa . Only a few hundred meters further south, Lalomanu with Matāutu and Cape Tapaga form the southeastern tip of the island. The beach is known as Lalomanu Beach .

The village is home to Ao o Atua , Fuataga Leififi and the Safuataga family .

Tsunami 2009

Ulutogia suffered severe damage and several deaths from the 2009 Samoan earthquake and subsequent tsunami (September 29, 2009). The village was rebuilt with international support.

Individual evidence

1. ↑ geonames.org .
2. ↑ Deadly tsunami strikes in Pacific. BBC News, September 30, 2009.