island's south coast is known as Itu-o-Fafine, 'The Side of Women.' Government administration During World War II, the village of Fagamalo, a sub-village pito nu'u of the larger Matautu village, had a wharf and anchorage and was the main government administrative centre on Savai'i. Fagamalo was also the home of the colonial resident commissioner of Savai'i when Allied forces were defending the South Pacific against Japan. In modern times, the government administration on Savai'i has moved to Tuasivi in the Fa'asaleleaga district, where there is a hospital, a police station, and judicial court offices. Schools Vaipouli College See also List of schools in Savai'i References External links Official Samoa Visitors Bureau website Districts of Samoa