Matafaofafine Peak
Matafaofafine Peak is a peak in Eastern District, American Samoa and has an elevation of 1,552 feet. Matafaofafine Peak is situated nearby to the locality United States of America (American Samoa), as well as near the village Faganeanea.Places of Interest
Highlights include Matafao Peak and Pago Pago International Airport.
Matafao Peak
Peak
Matafao Peak is a mountain in American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila. With an elevation of 2,142 feet, 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.
Pago Pago International Airport
Aerodrome
Photo: WhiteBook, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Pago Pago International Airport, also known as Tafuna Airport, is a public airport located 7 miles southwest of the central business district of Pago Pago, in the village and plains of Tafuna on the island of Tutuila in American Samoa, an unincorporated territory of the United States.
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 Tutuila and Fagatogo.
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.
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.
Matafaofafine Peak
- Type: Peak with an elevation of 1,552 feet
- Description: mountain in United States of America
- Categories: mountain and landform
- Location: Eastern District, American Samoa, United States, North America
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
-14.30222° or 14° 18′ 8″ southLongitude
-170.70207° or 170° 42′ 7″ westElevation
1,552 feet (473 metres)Open location code
52QFM7XX+45OpenStreetMap ID
node 359258281OpenStreetMap feature
natural=peak
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Swedish—“Matafaofafine Peak” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Matafaofafine Peak”
- Dutch: “Matafaofafine Peak”
- Swedish: “Matafaofafine 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 Fafiqa Peak.
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