Weno, formerly Moen, is an

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Chuuk State Chuuk State (; also known as Truk) is one of the four states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). The other states are Kosrae State, Pohnpei State, and Yap State. It consists of several island groups: * Namoneas * Faichuuk * Hall Is ...

of the

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(FSM). It is the largest town in the FSM. It has an estimated area of 20

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Population

The population was 13,856 at the census taken in 2010.

Geography

It is located in the

Chuuk Lagoon Chuuk Lagoon, previously Truk Atoll, is an atoll in the central Pacific. It lies about northeast of New Guinea, and is part of Chuuk State within the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). A protective reef, around, encloses a natural harbo ...

. Its

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are in the northwest (Sapuk, Penia, Peniesene, Tunnuk, Mechitiw, Iras, Nepukos, Mwan, Neiwe, and Wichap, Epinup) and serve as the main center of

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. Weno is the state capital and the second-most populous island of the FSM, with a population of 13,856 at the 2010 census. The highest point is Mount Teroken, elevation 364 m (1,214 ft).

Transportation

Weno has the only

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in the state,

Chuuk International Airport Chuuk International Airport is an airport located on Weno (formerly Moen), the main island of the State of Chuuk (formerly Truk) in the Federated States of Micronesia. History Chuuk International Airport was originally built by Japan between ...

. The road system is not well established in some parts of the island. No public transportation exists, but visitors can use a small taxi to cruise around the island. There is one commercial shipyard for cargo ships and passenger voyages. The islanders use speed boats and smaller ships to commute with other lagoon islands and outreach islands.

Climate

Education

Tertiary * College of Micronesia-FSM Public schools operated by the Chuuk Department of Education: * Chuuk High School, Nepukos (Nantaku) * Iras Demo Elementary, Iras * Neauo Elementary School, Neauo * Mwan Elementary School, Sefin Private * Xavier High School, Sapuk * Saramen Chuuk Academy, Nepukos * Seventh-day Adventist School, Neuo * Akoyikoyi School, Penia * St. Cecilia School, Tunnuk

Women

The Chuuk Women's Council is based on Weno, which provides support to women's rights organizations across Chuuk State, including training in health and environment issues.

Tourism

Diving is the main tourist attraction on Weno, an industry which was founded in Chuuk State by Kimiuo Aisek. Chuuk State's first museum, Kimiuo Aisek Memorial Museum, was founded to honor his legacy in dive industry and the preservation of Chuuk's underwater heritage.

Popular culture

Weno is featured on the 10th episode of season 5 of ''

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'', where 2 power stations and a switchboard are shipped from Adelaide to provide all-day power for the island.

References

External links

National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia
Municipalities of Chuuk State Islands of Chuuk State {{Micronesia-geo-stub