Tafitoala

Last updated February 26, 2019

Tafitoala is a small village on the Samoan island of Upolu. It is located on the central south coast of the island.^[1]

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References

↑ Village profiles of Upolu Island. Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development. 2004. p. 111.

Coordinates: 14°01′S171°48′W / 14.017°S 171.800°W / -14.017; -171.800

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[1] Village profiles of Upolu Island. Ministry of Women, Community, and Social Development. 2004. p. 111.