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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Weno
island, municipality
Weno
Coordinates: 7°27′N 151°51′E
Country	Federated States of Micronesia
Area [1]
• Total	18.6 km2 (7.2 sq mi)

Population

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

Geography

It is located in the Chuuk Lagoon. Its villages are in the northwest (Sapuk, Penia, Peniesene, Tunnuk, Mechitiw, Iras, Nepukos, Mwan, Neiwe, and Wichap, Epinup) and serve as the main 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.[2]

The highest point is Mount Teroken, elevation 364 m (1,214 ft).[3]

Transportation

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

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.[5]

Tourism

Diving is the main tourist attraction on Weno, an industry which was founded in Chuuk State by Kimiuo Aisek.[6] 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.[7]

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]}

References

External links

• National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia

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