A'ana Alofi III Postal Codes: WS1171 to WS1293 | A'ana

Key Facts

A'ana Alofi III is an electoral constituency situated within the A'ana district on the western side of Upolu, one of Samoa’s two principal islands. Functioning as a parliamentary constituency, it plays an important role in the governance of the country by electing representatives to the Legislative Assembly. The constituency encompasses a group of villages that are deeply rooted in Samoan traditions, particularly the fa’amatai system of chiefly leadership, which continues to shape local governance and social structure. Agriculture is the backbone of daily life in A'ana Alofi III, with families cultivating crops such as taro, bananas, and coconuts, while coastal fishing provides both food security and income. The population is estimated in the low thousands, creating a small yet cohesive community where extended families are central to both economic and cultural life. Over the past decades, the area has seen gradual improvements in infrastructure, including road links and access to schools and health services, though traditional lifestyles remain dominant. A'ana Alofi III’s location on the coast gives it strategic connections to neighboring constituencies, ensuring active participation in inter-district commerce and cultural exchange. For practical purposes such as electoral registration and postal code access, A'ana Alofi III is officially recognized as a distinct subdivision within Samoa’s administrative framework.

Neighboring Regions

• A'ana Alofi I
• A'ana Alofi II
• Faleata West (Tuamasaga District)
• Sagaga le Usoga (Tuamasaga District)