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Weno
Municipality
Flag of Weno
Weno is located in Federated States of Micronesia
Weno
Weno
Coordinates: 7°26′30″N 151°51′30″E / 7.44167°N 151.85833°E / 7.44167; 151.85833
CountryFederated States of Micronesia
Area
 • Total18.6 km2 (7.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total13,856
 • Density740/km2 (1,900/sq mi)

Weno, formerly Moen, is an island municipality of Chuuk State of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). It is the largest town in the FSM. It has an estimated area of 20 square kilometers.

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Population

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

Geography

General view of Weno

It is located in the Chuuk Lagoon. Its villages are in the northwest (Sapuk, Penia, Peniesene, Tunnuk, Mechitiw, Iras, Nantaku, Nepukos, Mwan, Neiwe, and Wichap, Epinup) and serve as the center of commerce. Weno is the state capital and the second-most populous island of the FSM, with a population of 13,856 at the 2010 census.[1]

The highest point is Mount Teroken, elevation 364 m (1,214 ft).[2]

Transportation

Chuuk International Airport

Weno has the only airport in the state, Chuuk International Airport. 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.[citation needed]

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.[citation needed]

Climate

Climate data for Weno
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 31
(87)
30.2
(86.4)
30.4
(86.7)
30.6
(87.1)
30.9
(87.6)
30.7
(87.2)
30.9
(87.7)
30.8
(87.4)
31.0
(87.8)
31.3
(88.3)
31.3
(88.3)
30.9
(87.7)
30.8
(87.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 24.4
(75.9)
24.6
(76.2)
24.7
(76.4)
24.7
(76.4)
24.5
(76.1)
24
(76)
24
(75)
23.5
(74.3)
23.7
(74.7)
23.6
(74.5)
24.3
(75.8)
24.1
(75.3)
24.2
(75.6)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 250
(9.7)
210
(8.1)
230
(9.2)
320
(12.5)
310
(12.3)
330
(12.9)
340
(13.2)
360
(14.1)
360
(14.3)
280
(11)
290
(11.4)
270
(10.8)
3,550
(139.6)
Source: Weatherbase[3]

Education

Map of Weno Island

Tertiary

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, Neauo
  • 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.[4]

Tourism

Diving is the main tourist attraction on Weno, an industry which was founded in Chuuk State by Kimiuo Aisek.[5] 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.[6]

Popular culture

Weno is featured on the 10th episode of season 5 of Outback Truckers, where 2 power stations and a switchboard are shipped from Adelaide to provide all-day power for the island.[citation needed]

Sights

In the east of Weno, the catholic church Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral is worth a visit. The church was dedicated at the end of the sixties. It is the seat of the Diocese of Caroline Islands.

Wiichen Men's Meetinghouse is a historic site with petroglyphs and a swimming basin in the east of Weno near the village Peniesene close to Wiichen River.

References

  1. ^ "Pacific Data Archive". Archived from the original on 2015-12-08. Retrieved 2023-11-04.
  2. ^ Bendure, G. & Friary, N. (1988) Micronesia:A travel survival kit. South Yarra, VIC: Lonely Planet.
  3. ^ "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Weno, Federated States of Micronesia". Weatherbase. 2011. Retrieved on November 24, 2011.
  4. ^ "Chuuk Women's Council Announce New Website and Women's Interest Facility | Chuuk Reform Movement". 2021-10-03. Archived from the original on 2021-10-03. Retrieved 2021-10-03.
  5. ^ Post, Dianne Strong | Special to The Guam Daily (27 January 2019). "Internationally known, Chuukese-owned dive shop going strong past 45 years". The Guam Daily Post. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  6. ^ "FSM National Government - Chuuk State Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Operation Hailstone". gov.fm. Retrieved 2021-05-14.

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