Nett Lake, St

Nett also written as Net, is one of the administrative divisions of Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia.

Description

Nett is one of the six municipalities located in the main island of Pohnpei. It corresponds to the north-central sector of the island.

The population was 6,639 as of 2010. Nett municipality formerly included Kolonia, now a separate administrative division.

Nett has been historically subdivided into 23 sections, districts, or villages (''kousapw''): Parempei, Lenger, Leprohi, Sekeren, Weipowe, Diadi, Tomwara, Dolokei, Lewetik, Takaieu, Paliais, Seinwar, Meitik, Paremkep, Nansokasok (Nan Sokasok), Eirike (Eirke), Nanipil, Kahmar, Doaroapop, Pohndien, Dolakapw, Mesenieng, and Lehdau. This includes ''Mesenieng'', which is the traditional name of the now separate municipality Kolonia, which is still claimed by Nett municipality as one of its ''kousapw''.

The ''kousapw'' are or were further subdivided into peliensapw (farmsteads).

Education

Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools:
* Nett Elementary SchoolPohnpei Schools
" Pohnpei State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018.
* Parem Elementary School

Bailey Olter High School (former Pohnpei Island Central School or PICS) in Kolonia serves students from Nett.

See also

* Madolenihmw
* Kitti (municipality)
* U, Pohnpei
* Sokehs
* Kapingamarangi
* Pingelap
* Sapwuahfik
* Nukuoro
* Mokil
* Kolonia
* Oroluk
* Palikir

References

External links

*Thomas Panholzer and Rufino Mauricio: ''Place Names of Pohnpei. Including And (Ant) and Pakin Atolls, Honolulu 2003,'' (selected page
online

Municipalities of Pohnpei

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