Matebian
| Matebian | |
|---|---|
| Matebean | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,372 m (7,782 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,045 m (6,709 ft) |
| Listing | Ultras Ribu |
| Coordinates | 8°38′26.16″S 126°35′48.84″E / 8.6406000°S 126.5969000°E |
| 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
[edit]The mountain is located in Baucau District. With an elevation of 2,372 metres (7,782 ft) it is among the ultra-prominent peaks of the Malay Archipelago.
At the peak is a statue of Jesus.[2][3]
Gallery
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Harvested rice fields of Matebian, Timor-Leste -
View across the Seiçal River to Matebian Mountain, East Timor -
Matebian, East Timor
References
[edit]- ^ Timor Leste: Politics, History, and Culture, Andrea Katalin Molnar, Routledge, 2009, Google books Retrieved 2015-12-24
- ^ Matebean Mane, Climbing the Mountains of Indonesia. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
- ^ Around Baucau Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine, Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2014-04-11.
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