Palauli

Palauli
District
Taga blowholes on the coast.
Map of Samoa showing Palauli district
Country	Samoa
Population (2001)
• Total	8,984
Time zone	-11

Palauli is a district and village of Samoa, with a population (2001 Census) of 8,984. 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).

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 the government of Samoa from building a hydro 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 with Safotu village in the Gagaifomauga political district. Safotu is the northern base of the Lilomaiava title in Savai'i. Lilomaiava carried the Malietoa title into the island of Upolu, a name given to Lilomaiava after defeating the Tongan Monarchy in a gaming challenge. Malietoa in the Tongan language means strength and courage.

Archaeology

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

Notable people

• Uale Mai, from Vailoa village, is a rugby union player and former captain of the Samoa Sevens team and one of the great players in the international sport.^[3] He is the only Samoan to be awarded the IRB International Sevens Player of the Year which he received for the 2005–06 World Sevens Series.

• Jay Laga'aia, from Faala village ia an actor, Laga'aia is known for his part on Australian children's TV show Playschool, and also for his role as Captain Typho in the films Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. He played the role of Draco in several episodes of the television series Xena: Warrior Princess.

See also

• List of schools in Savai'i

Gallery

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

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. Retrieved 2 April 2010. 

Palauli District: Itūmālō
Traditional center: Vailoa
Villages	Faala Fagaloa Foailalo Foailuga Gataivai Nu'u Papa Puleia Salailua Satuiatua Sili Siutu Tafua Taga Vaito'omuli
Landmarks	Taga Blowholes Pulemelei Mound Archaeological sites
Education & Schools	List of schools in Savai'i Savai'i Public Library
Conservation & Environment	Central Savai'i Rainforest Tafua Preserve Samoan plant names List of birds of Samoa List of mammals of Samoa List of protected areas of Samoa
Electoral constituencies: Faipule Districts	Palauli West Palauli Le Falefa Palauli East

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Coordinates: 13°42′S 172°28′W / 13.700°S 172.467°W / -13.700; -172.467