Administrative divisions of American Samoa
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American Samoa is administratively divided into three districts (Western, Eastern and Manuʻa) and two unorganized atolls (Swains Island and Rose Atoll). The districts are subdivided into 15 counties,[lower-alpha 1] which are composed of 76 villages.[8]
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Category | County equivalent |
Location | American Samoa |
Number | 3 districts 2 unorganized atolls |
Populations | 31,819 (Western District) – 0 (Rose Atoll, Swains Island) |
Areas | 27.99 sq mi (72.49 km2) (Western District) – 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) (Rose Atoll) |
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For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau counts the three districts and two unorganized atolls as five county equivalents, while treating the actual counties as minor civil divisions.[9]