Salega is a traditional district on the island of Savai'i in Samoa. It is situated on the south side of the island.[1] The population is 3,461 (2006 Census).
Electoral constituency (Faipule District)
editIn modern politics, Salega is also an electoral constituency (Faipule district), one of 41 divisions based on traditional districts in the country. Salega electoral constituency falls within the larger political district (Itumalo) of Satupa'itea.
Salega constituency has two seats in Samoa's Parliament.
The constituency comprise 8 villages; Fagafau, Samata-i-Tai, Samata-i-Uta, Fogatuli, Fai'a'ai, Vaipua, Fogasavai'i and Sagone.
References
edit- ^ "Samoa Territorial Constituencies Act 1963". Pacific Islands Legal Information Institute. Archived from the original on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2009.
13°38′54.45″S 172°39′39.55″W / 13.6484583°S 172.6609861°W
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