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The Maliolio (or Mali'oli'o) River is one of the largest rivers in the Pacific island nation of Samoa. It is located in the northeast of the island of Savai'i, flowing through the Gaga'emauga district.

Maliolio River
Location
Country	Samoa
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Slopes of Mount Mata'aga
• coordinates	13°36′10″S 172°25′20″W
• elevation	1,270 metres (4,170 ft)[1]
Mouth
• coordinates	13°30′05″S 172°16′35″W
• elevation	0.0 metres (0 ft)
Length	26 kilometres (16 mi)

The river initially flows northeastwards from the central volcanic highlands of the island, traversing dense forest for some 18 km. Shortly before it reaches Patamea it is joined by a stream which is its only major tributary, and the now enlarged river turns north. It continues northwards for about 5 km to Samalae'ulu. Here, it turns east for its final 3 kilometres before reaching the Pacific Ocean.[1]

The river is prone to flooding, often isolating villages such as Samalae'ulu and Patamea which lie close to the river and are only accessible via fords.[2] The river was crossed by the main north coast highway at one such ford at Samalae'ulu. Work on realigning the highway and building a bridge began in 2018,[3] and was completed in 2020.[4]

References

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- [en] Maliolio River

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[ru] Малиолио

Малиолио (англ. Maliolio[1]) — река в регионах Гагаифомауга и Гагаэмауга, Самоа. Расположена на острове Савайи. Берёт начало в центральной части острова и берёт курс на северо-восток, после чего поворачивает на восток. Впадает в Тихий океан на северо-восточном побережье острова. Начиная от истока протекает через деревни Патамеа и Самаеулу. Берега реки заросли лесом, в некоторых местах у берега реки расположены фермерские хозяйства и плантации[2].

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