Maliolio River

Maliolio River
Location
Country	Samoa
Physical characteristics
Source
• location	Slopes ofMount Mata'aga
• coordinates	13°36′10″S172°25′20″W
• elevation	1,270 metres (4,170 ft)
Mouth
• coordinates	13°30′05″S172°16′35″W
• elevation	0.0 metres (0 ft)
Length	26 kilometres (16 mi)

TheMaliolio (or Mali'oli'o) Riveris one of the largest rivers in the Pacific island nation ofSamoa.It is located in the northeast of the island ofSavai'i,flowing through theGaga'emaugadistrict.

The river initially flows northeastwards from the central volcanic highlands of the island, traversingdense forestfor some 18 km. Shortly before it reaches Patamea it is joined by a stream which is its only major tributary, and the now enlarged river turns north. It continues northwards for about 5 km to Samalae'ulu. Here, it turns east for its final 3 kilometres before reaching the Pacific Ocean.

The river is prone to flooding, often isolating villages such asSamalae'uluandPatameawhich lie close to the river and are only accessible via fords.The river was crossed by the main north coast highway at one such ford at Samalae'ulu. Work on realigning the highway and building a bridge began in 2018,and was completed in 2020.