Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark
Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark is a park in Eastern District, American Samoa. Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark is situated nearby to the village Faganeanea, as well as near the area Pacific Region - 2-digit Hydrologic Unit Code - 22.Places of Interest
Highlights include Tutuila and Matafao Peak.
Tutuila
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Tutuila is the most populous island in American Samoa, and is home to its capital, Pago Pago, and principal airport. Tutuila is a fairly small and narrow island, measuring roughly 33 km across and little more than 3 mi from north to south at its widest point.
Matafao Peak
Peak
Matafao Peak is a mountain in American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila. With an elevation of 653 metres, it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island. 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.
LBJ Tropical Medical Center
Hospital
Lyndon B. Johnson Tropical Medical Center is the rural general hospital in American Samoa, and is the only public hospital located in Faga'alu, Maoputasi County.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Fagatogo and Pago Pago.
Fagatogo
Village
Photo: Marshman, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Fagatogo is the downtown area of Pago Pago. Located in the low grounds at the foot of Matafao Peak, it was the location of the first American settlement on Tutuila Island. Fagatogo is situated 1½ miles northeast of Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.
Pago Pago
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".
Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark
- Type: Park
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-14.3° or 14° 18′ southLongitude
-170.70222° or 170° 42′ 8″ westElevation
2,014 feet (614 metres)Open location code
52QFP72X+24GeoNames ID
5881458
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