Matafao Peak

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] 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,[5] an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.

Matafao Peak
Highest point
Elevation653 m (2,142 ft)
Prominence653 m (2,142 ft) 
Coordinates14°17′41.64″S 170°42′7.92″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.[6]

See also

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Matafao Peak
  2. "Matafao Peak". Retrieved 13 April 2017.
  3. Schyma, Rosemarie (2013). Südsee. DuMont Reiseverlag. Page 260. ISBN 9783770176946.
  4. 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.
  5. Swaney, Deanna (1994). Samoa: Western & American Samoa: a Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit. Lonely Planet Publications. Pages 176-177. ISBN 9780864422255.
  6. Krämer, Augustin (2000). The Samoa Islands. University of Hawaii Press. Page 436. ISBN 9780824822194.


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