Matafao 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.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Tutuila and LBJ Tropical Medical Center.
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.
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.
Courthouse of American Samoa
Courthouse
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
The Courthouse of American Samoa, formerly Administration Building, Navy No. 21, is a historic building near Pago Pago Harbor in Fagatogo, American Samoa.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Pago Pago and Fagatogo.
Pago Pago
Photo: Thatotherperson, Public domain.
Pago Pago is the capital city of American Samoa. In the Samoan language it is pronounced "Pahngo-Pahngo".
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.
Matafao Peak
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,119 feet
- Description: mountain in United States of America
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, Polynesia, Oceania
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Latitude
-14.29476° or 14° 17′ 41″ southLongitude
-170.70337° or 170° 42′ 12″ westElevation
1,119 feet (341 metres)Open location code
52QFP74W+3MOpenStreetMap ID
node 359258277OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Arabic to Swedish—“Matafao Peak” goes by many names.
- Arabic: “قمة ماتافاو”
- Cebuano: “Matafao Peak”
- Dutch: “Matafao Peak”
- Dutch: “Matafao”
- Egyptian Arabic: “جبل قمه ماتافاو”
- German: “Matafao Peak”
- German: “Matafao”
- Hausa: “Matafao Peak”
- Spanish: “Matafao Peak”
- Swedish: “Matafao Peak”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as United States of America (American Samoa) and Faganeanea.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark and Palapalaloa Mountain.
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