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

Matebian
Matebean
Highest point
Elevation2,316 m (7,598 ft)[1]
Coordinates8°38′26.16″S 126°35′48.84″E / 8.6406000°S 126.5969000°E / -8.6406000; 126.5969000
Geography
Matebian is located in East Timor
Matebian
Matebian
Location in East Timor
LocationBaucau District, East Timor

Geography

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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 Jesus.[2][3]

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References

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  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 Archived 2014-04-13 at the Wayback Machine, Lonely Planet. Retrieved 2014-04-11.

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