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Mountain in American Samoa From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 metres (2,142 ft), it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island.[3][4][5] 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 (150 m) level,[6] an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.
| Matafao Peak | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Prominence | 653 m (2,142 ft)  |
| Coordinates | 14°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.[7]
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