Malua is a small village located on Upolu, one of the main islands of Samoa. Situated on the northwestern coast of the island, Malua falls within the electoral constituency of Sagaga Le Falefa, which is part of the larger political district of Tuamasaga.
The village's name derives from the Samoan word "Maluapapa," which translates to "shelter under the rock." This etymology reflects the geographical or cultural significance of the location within the context of Samoan settlement patterns and place naming traditions.