Alao, American Samoa

Alao is a village on the narrow east coast of Tutuila Island, American Samoa. It is located close to the island's easternmost point, just to the north of Aunu'u Island. Alao is home to white sand beaches, and is one of the oldest settlements in all of American Samoa. It is located in Vaifanua County, American Samoa.

The village gained international attention in 2005 when the village council moved to ban Asian-owned businesses within village boundaries. Its ranking chief, Sogimaletavai Leo, told reporters that the village wanted to protect small Samoan-owned businesses. He also explained that it has been an increased number of Asian-owned stores popping up in neighboring villages on the island's east end.

Olomoana Hill behind Alao is one of very few places in Tutuila where trachyte occurs.

A chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) is located in town.





== History ==

In the late 19th century, the village of Alao became the first foothold for the LDS Church on Tutuila Island.