Manono_Island
Manono Island
Island in Western Samoa
Manono is an island of Samoa, situated in the Apolima Strait between the main islands of Savai'i and Upolu, 3.4 km west-northwest off Lefatu Cape, the westernmost point of Upolu. By population, as well as by area, it is Samoa’s third largest island.
There are four villages on the island with a total population of 889 (2006 Census).[1] Electricity was only introduced in 1995 and there are several shops with beach fale accommodation for visitors. The boat trip from Upolu island takes about 20 minutes.[2]
The neighbouring islands are Apolima, which has a small village settlement and the islet Nu'ulopa.
Manono Island is part of the political district Aiga-i-le-Tai.[3] The majority of people in the Aiga-i-le-Tai district live on the 'mainland' at the west end of Upolu island. Dogs of any kind are prohibited on Manono island.