Maïdo

For the Japanese rendering of the word "maid", see Meido.

"Maido" redirects here. For the Estonian male given name, see Maido (given name).

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
Elevation	2,205 m (7,234 ft)
Coordinates	21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E
Naming
Language of name	French
Geography
Maïdo Réunion, Indian Ocean

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

Climatology

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.

External links

• Media related to Maïdo at Wikimedia Commons
• Aerial pictures of the Maïdo