U, also written Uh, is one of the administrative divisions of Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia. U bears the shortest place name in the Federated States of Micronesia, and one of the shortest in the world.

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.

U, Federated States of Micronesia

Alohkapw is the main town. A channel known as Kepidewen Alohkapw marks the boundary between U and Madolenihmw municipalities.

U, Federated States of Micronesia

Education

Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools: Awak Elementary School Saladak Elementary School

U, Federated States of Micronesia

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

See also

Madolenihmw

Kitti (municipality) Sokehs Nett Kapingamarangi Pingelap Sapwuahfik Nukuoro Mokil Kolonia Oroluk Palikir

References

External links

View of Sokehs Rock from U Municipality

U Municipal Government Audit Report 1999

Municipalities of Pohnpei