Updated Jan 27, 2026
KEY STATS
12K
Population
87 Mbps
Internet
PPG (6km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa. It is in Maoputasi County on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa.
QUICK FACTS
Country
American Samoa
Region
Polynesia
Population
12K
Currency
USD
Language
English
Status
Capital City
Airport
PPG
GPS
-14.28, -170.70
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
87 Mbps internet — adequate for most digital work
Travel
PPG airport just 6 km from the city center
Climate
Year-round average of 26C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
183 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
7
Cafes
1
Bars
15
Fast Food
1
Shopping
Supermarkets
13
Convenience
9
Shopping Malls
2
Healthcare
Hospitals
1
Clinics
10
Pharmacies
2
Education
Schools
30
Universities
1
Libraries
2
Recreation
Parks
7
Playgrounds
2
Sports
19
Cinemas
1
Museums
3
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
10
Train Stations
6
Fuel Stations
9
Services
Banks
1
ATMs
3
Post Offices
4
Police
1
Fire Stations
1
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
87 Mbps
Download
20 Mbps
Upload
133ms
Latency
610
Tests
218
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
25°
J
26°
F
26°
M
26°
A
26°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
26°
S
26°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26 C Range: 26.6 - 25.4 C Rain: 2,964 mm/year Sunshine: 3,534 h/year
CITY SCORES
92.1
Nomad Index
D
Livability
37.5
Culture
47.2
Overall
AIRPORT
PPG
Pago Pago International Airport
6 km from center
Very close — ~9 min ride
FUN FACTS
Pago Pago is the capital of American Samoa.
It is in Maoputasi County on Tutuila, the main island of American Samoa.
Pago Pago is home to one of the deepest natural harbors in the South Pacific Ocean, sheltered from wind and rough seas, and strategically located.
As of 1993, Pago Pago was the world's fourth-largest tuna processor.
It is home to the largest tuna cannery in the world.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Pago Pago known for?
Pago Pago is a city in American Samoa. It offers a range of cultural, historical, and natural attractions.
How fast is the internet in Pago Pago?
Pago Pago has an average download speed of 87 Mbps and upload speed of 20 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Pago Pago?
Pago Pago has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Pago Pago?
Pago Pago is served by PPG (Pago Pago International Airport), approximately 6 km from the city center.
What is the population of Pago Pago?
The population of Pago Pago is approximately 12K.
What infrastructure does Pago Pago have?
Pago Pago has 183 mapped points of interest, including 7 restaurants, 1 hospitals, 30 schools.
What country is Pago Pago in?
Pago Pago is located in American Samoa.