Matebian

Matebian
Matebean
Highest point
Elevation 2,316 m (7,598 ft)[1]
Coordinates 8°38′26.16″S 126°35′48.84″E / 8.6406000°S 126.5969000°E / -8.6406000; 126.5969000Coordinates: 8°38′26.16″S 126°35′48.84″E / 8.6406000°S 126.5969000°E / -8.6406000; 126.5969000
Geography
Matebian

Location in East Timor

Location Baucau District, East Timor

Matebian or Matebean is the third highest mountain in Timor Leste, after Ramelau (Tatamailau).

Geography

The mountain is located in Baucau District. With an elevation of 2,316 metres (7,598 ft) it is among the ultra-prominent peaks of the Malay archipelago.

At the peak is a statue of Christ.[2][3]

References

  1. Timor Leste: Politics, History, and Culture, Andrea Katalin Molnar, Routledge, 2009, Google books Retrieved 2015-12-24
  2. Matebean Mane, Climbing the Mountains of Indonesia. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
  3. Around Baucau, Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2014-04-11.

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