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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 meters (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 level,[6] an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.

Matafao Peak
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
Geography
Matafao Peak American Samoa

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

• List of National Natural Landmarks in American Samoa

References

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[de] Matafao

Der Matafao, auch Matafao Peak, ist die höchste Erhebung der Insel Tutuila in Amerikanisch-Samoa im zentralen Pazifischen Ozean. Er stellt den höchsten von zahlreichen Gipfeln eines einstigen Schildvulkans dar, die sich um die 9 km breite, nach Süden offene Bucht von Pago Pago, die einstige Caldera des Vulkans, reihen. Der Berg gehört nicht zum Nationalpark von Amerikanisch-Samoa, bildet jedoch eine eigene National Natural Landmark.

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- [en] Matafao Peak

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