Futiga, American Samoa

Futiga (Samoan: Fūtiga, pronounced "Futinga") is a village in the southwest of Tutuila Island, American Samoa.

[3] The name of the village, Futiga, is derived from the Samoan language and translates into English as “Plucking place".

Fagatele Bay National Marine Sanctuary is a protected nature area home to animals such as turtles and sharks.

The crater lies immediately inland from Larsen Bay, which makes up two smaller coves, Fogāma'a and Fagalua.

A trail leads along Matautuloa Ridge to the lighthouse on the headland at Steps Point.

Steps Point
Fagatele Bay sunset