U, Federated States of Micronesia
U also written Uh, is one of the administrative divisions of Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia.[1] U bears the shortest place name in the Federated States of Micronesia, and one of the shortest in the world.[2]
Description
U is one of the six municipalities located in the main island of Pohnpei. It corresponds to the northeastern sector of the island. U had 2,289 inhabitants according to the 2008 census.
Alohkapw is the main town. A channel known as Kepidewen Alohkapw marks the boundary between U and Madolenihmw municipalities.[3] Some fine hotels are located in the U area.[citation needed]
Education
Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools:
Bailey Olter High School (former Pohnpei Island Central School or PICS) in Kolonia serves students from U.[5]
See also
- Madolenihmw
- Kitti (municipality)
- Sokehs
- Nett
- Kapingamarangi
- Pingelap
- Sapwuahfik
- Nukuoro
- Mokil
- Kolonia
- Oroluk
- Palikir
References
- ^ State of Pohnpei Archived 2009-03-26 at Archive-It
- ^ Ash, Russell (10 November 2011). Boring, Botty and Spong. Random House. p. 70. ISBN 978-1-4090-9739-6.
- ^ Thomas Panholzer & Rufino Mauricio, Place Names of Pohnpei Island, ISBN 978-1-57306-166-7
- ^ a b "Pohnpei Schools." Pohnpei State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018.
- ^ "Secondary Division." Pohnpei State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018.