| Location | Oceania, group of islands in the South Pacific Ocean, about half way between Hawaii and New Zealand |
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| Geographic coordinates | 14 20 S, 170 00 W |
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| Zone | Oceania |
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| Area | total: 199 sq km
land: 199 sq km
water: 0 sq km
note: includes Rose Island and Swains Island |
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| Land boundaries | 0 km |
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| Coastline | 116 km |
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| Maritime claims | territorial sea: 12 nm
exclusive economic zone: 200 nm |
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| Climate | tropical marine, moderated by southeast trade winds; annual rainfall averages about 3 m; rainy season (November to April), dry season (May to October); little seasonal temperature variation |
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| Terrain | five volcanic islands with rugged peaks and limited coastal plains, two coral atolls (Rose Island, Swains Island) |
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| Elevation extremes | lowest point: Pacific Ocean 0 m
highest point: Lata Mountain 964 m |
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| Natural resources | pumice, pumicite |
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| Irrigated land | 116 km |
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| Natural hazards | typhoons common from December to March |
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Environment -
current issues | limited natural fresh water resources; the water division of the government has spent substantial funds in the past few years to improve water catchments and pipelines |
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| Geography - note | Pago Pago has one of the best natural deepwater harbors in the South Pacific Ocean, sheltered by shape from rough seas and protected by peripheral mountains from high winds; strategic location in the South Pacific Ocean |
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