The traditional capital is Safotulafai where district chiefs and orators meet at Fuifatu malae.

Faʻasaleleaga is a major Malietoa area with close political ties to the Tuamasaga district on Upolu island.

Safotulafai is always consulted by Malie village (Tuamasaga) in conjunction with Manono (Aiga-i-le-Tai) in the election of Malietoa title-holders.

Historically, another important village in this district is Sapapaliʻi, where John Williams, the first missionary to bring Christianity to Samoa, landed in 1830.

The village of Tuasivi, 10 minutes north of Salelologa, is the main government (Malo) administration centre on the island with a district hospital, courthouses, police station and post office.