Tuamasaga – the Malietoa title and the capital Apia
The paramount matai title of Tuamāsaga is the Malietoa, one of the four Tama-a-Aiga titles of the country; led by Auimatagi, Sa Malietoa and the nine senior orators of Malie choose the titleholder at Niuʻula in Malie, consulting Manono and Safotulafai, the two other strongholds of the Malietoa clan. The village of Malie is the seat of the Malietoa. The district covers the central part of Upolu and includes Apia, the national capital, with the parliament at Mulinuʻu and the main seaport at Matautu on Apia harbour. With 95,907 residents in 2016 it is the most populous district. Share your memories with fellow members.