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Coordinates: 14°1741.64S 170°427.92W / 14.2949000°S 170.7022000°W / -14.2949000; -170.7022000
 

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Matafao Peak
Highest point
Elevation653 m (2,142 ft)
Prominence653 m (2,142 ftEdit this on Wikidata
Coordinates14°17′41.64″S 170°42′7.92″W / 14.2949000°S 170.7022000°W / -14.2949000; -170.7022000
Geography
Matafao Peak is located in American Samoa
Matafao Peak

Matafao Peak

American Samoa

Matafao Peak (Samoan: Fa’asi’usi’uga o Matafao) is a mountain in American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila.[1][2] With an elevation of 653 metres (2,142 ft), it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island.[3][4][5] The mountain, like Rainmaker Mountain across Pago Pago Harbor, is a remnant of a volcanic plug and is part of the volcanic origins of the island. The mountain can be hiked from the high point of the Pago Pago-to-Fagasa Road. It is designated a National Natural Landmark above the 492-foot (150 m) level,[6] an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.

The name “Matafao” is said to refer to the fact that, from its peak, in fair weather, one can see as far as Mount FaoonUpolu Island.[7]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  • ^ "Matafao Peak". Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  • ^ Clayville, Melinda (2021). Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, Aunu'u, and Manu'a Islands. Page 53. ISBN 9798556052970.
  • ^ Schyma, Rosemarie (2013). Südsee. DuMont Reiseverlag. Page 260. ISBN 9783770176946.
  • ^ Hills, J.W. (2010). O upu muamua i le Tala i le Lalolagi mo e ua faatoa a'oa'oina u lea mataupu: Elementary Geography. Nabu Press. Page 59. ISBN 9781147952896.
  • ^ Swaney, Deanna (1994). Samoa: Western & American Samoa: a Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit. Lonely Planet Publications. Pages 176-177. ISBN 9780864422255.
  • ^ Krämer, Augustin (2000). The Samoa Islands. University of Hawaii Press. Page 436. ISBN 9780824822194.

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