The Maïdo is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located above the city of Saint Paul and overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate".

Maïdo
Piton Maïdo
Highest point
Elevation2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Coordinates21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E / -21.06889; 55.38778
Naming
Language of nameFrench
Geography

The road climbing from Saint Paul to Maïdo goes through a forest of highland tamarin, which is a popular area for family picnics.

Climatology

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An internationally renowned climatological station, the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, has been operating there since 2012. It depends on the Observatory of atmospheric physics in Reunion Island (OPAR), University of La Reunion.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Visite virtuelle de l'observatoire du Maido - OSU-R".
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