Aleipata Islands

Aleipata islands east of Upolu island (NASA photo)

The Aleipata Islands is a group of four uninhabited islands off the eastern end (the historical Aleipata region) of Upolu Island, Samoa, with an aggregate area of 1.68 km²):

Nu'utele (1.08 km²)
Nu'ulua (0.25 km²)
Namua (0.20 km²)
Fanuatapu (0.15 km²)

Namua and Fanuatapu are at the outer edge of the fringing reef of Upolu, with distances of 0.7 km and 2.5 km to the Upolu mainland, respectively. Nu'utele and Nu'ulua are 4 to 6 km further south, outside of the fringing reef, at distances of 1.4 km 3.5 km off Cape Tapaga, the southeastern headland of Upolu.

These islets are remnants of eroded volcanic tuff rings. Only Namua is open for visitors (Namua Island Resort, beaches). Fanuatapu, being the easternmost island, has a lighthouse. The islands are important nesting locations for seabirds.

References

"Upolu". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. (includes Aleipata Islands)
"OceanDots.com: Aleipata Islands". Archived from the original on 2010-12-23. Retrieved 2009-03-14.
Some information about Nu'utele and Nu'ulua.

Atua District: Itūmālō

Traditional center: Lufilufi

Villages	A'ufaga Falefa Lalomanu Lealatele Lepa Lotofaga Luatuanu'u Matatufu Poutasi Saleapaga Solosolo Vavau

Landmarks	Falefa Valley Piula Theological College Piula Cave Pool

Islands	Nu'usafe'e Island Aleipata Islands (uninhabited, conservation areas): Nu'utele Nu'ulua Namua Fanuatapu

Environment	Samoan plant names List of birds of Samoa List of mammals of Samoa List of protected areas of Samoa

Electoral constituencies: Faipule Districts	Aleipata Itupa i Lalo Aleipata Itupa i Luga Anoamaa East Anoamaa West Falealili (2 seats) Lepa Lotofaga

Coordinates: 14°04′20″S 171°24′40″W / 14.07222°S 171.41111°W / -14.07222; -171.41111

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Aleipata Islands

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