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.
| Matafao Peak | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Prominence | 653 m (2,142 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 14°17′41.64″S 170°42′7.92″W / 14.2949000°S 170.7022000°W |
| Geography | |
  Matafao Peak | |
The name “Matafao” is said to refer to the fact that, from its peak, in fair weather, one can see as far as Mount Fao on Upolu Island.[7]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matafao Peak
- ^ "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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