| Maïdo | |
|---|---|
 Piton Maïdo | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,205 m (7,234 ft) |
| Coordinates | 21°04′08″S 55°23′16″E / 21.06889°S 55.38778°E |
| Naming | |
| Language of name | French |
| Geography | |
  Maïdo | |
The Maïdo is a volcanic peak on the island of Réunion, located above the city of Saint Paul and overlooking the "Cirque de Mafate".
The road climbing from Saint Paul to Maïdo goes through a forest of highland tamarin which is a popular area for family picnics.
Climatology
An internationally renowned climatological station, the Maïdo atmospheric observatory, has been operating there since 2012. It depends on the Observatory of atmospheric physics in Reunion Island (OPAR), University of La Reunion.[1]
References
External links
Media related to Maïdo at Wikimedia Commons- Aerial pictures of the Maïdo
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