Matafao Peak Explained

Matafao Peak
Elevation M:	653
Map:	American Samoa
Location:	American Samoa
Coordinates:	-14.2949°N -170.7022°W

Matafao Peak (Samoan: Fa’asi’usi’uga o Matafao) is a mountain in American Samoa, on the island of Tutuila.^[1] With an elevation of, it is the highest peak on Tutuila Island.^{[2] [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 492feet level,^[5] an area known as Matafao Peak National Natural Landmark.

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

• List of National Natural Landmarks in American Samoa

Notes and References

1. Web site: Matafao Peak. 13 April 2017.
2. Clayville, Melinda (2021). Explore American Samoa: The Complete Guide to Tutuila, Aunu'u, and Manu'a Islands. Page 53. ISBN 9798556052970.
3. Schyma, Rosemarie (2013). Südsee. DuMont Reiseverlag. Page 260. .
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. .
5. Swaney, Deanna (1994). Samoa: Western & American Samoa: a Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit. Lonely Planet Publications. Pages 176-177. .
6. Krämer, Augustin (2000). The Samoa Islands. University of Hawaii Press. Page 436. .