Apia

Apia is the capital of Samoa. It is on the northern coast of the island of Upolu and has a population of 42,000 (2021). As with most Pacific Island capitals, Apia is a little shabby and run down. Reasonably small in size and with few obvious attractions, Apia is very useful as a stop-off point for first-time visitors to get their bearings, plan travel around the island of Upolu, organise accommodation on the beach, and recover from jet lag. Most of Samoa's highlights are outside the town, although many are within a very short drive.

On 15 January sunrise is 06:10, golden light starts about 18:31 and sunset is 19:01 (local time), the sun setting toward the WSW.

On 15 April sunrise is 06:33, golden light starts about 17:52 and sunset is 18:21 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

On 15 July sunrise is 06:51, golden light starts about 17:43 and sunset is 18:14 (local time), the sun setting toward the WNW.

On 15 October sunrise is 06:01, golden light starts about 17:56 and sunset is 18:24 (local time), the sun setting toward the W.

Apia Sunset Walk

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