Weno

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image_flagWeno_flag.gif
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image_skylineWeno Chuuk Mountain.jpg
pushpin_mapFederated States of Micronesia
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subdivision_nameFederated States of Micronesia
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| name = Weno | native_name_lang = |image_flag = Weno_flag.gif | settlement_type = Municipality | image_skyline = Weno Chuuk Mountain.jpg | pushpin_map = Federated States of Micronesia | coordinates = | subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = Federated States of Micronesia | subdivision_type1 = Subdivision | unit_pref = Metric | area_rural_footnotes = | area_metro_footnotes = | area_magnitude = | area_blank2_title = | area_total_km2 = 18.6 | area_blank2_km2 = | population_total = 13,900 | population_as_of = 2024 estimate | population_density_km2 = auto | postal_code_type = Postal code 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 and the capital of Chuuk. It has an estimated area of 20 square kilometers.

Population

The population was approximately 13,850 at the census taken in 2010.

Geography

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It is located in the Chuuk Lagoon. Its villages are on the coast (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 (if the complex of Tol/Wonei, Polle and Patta is counted as one island), with a population of 13,856 at the 2010 census.

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

Transportation

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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.

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

|location = Weno |single line = Yes |metric first = Yes |Jan high F = 87 |Feb high F = 86.4 |Mar high F = 86.7 |Apr high F = 87.1 |May high F = 87.6 |Jun high F = 87.2 |Jul high F = 87.7 |Aug high F = 87.4 |Sep high F = 87.8 |Oct high F = 88.3 |Nov high F = 88.3 |Dec high F = 87.7 |year high F = 87.4 |Jan low F = 75.9 |Feb low F = 76.2 |Mar low F = 76.4 |Apr low F = 76.4 |May low F = 76.1 |Jun low F = 76 |Jul low F = 75 |Aug low F = 74.3 |Sep low F = 74.7 |Oct low F = 74.5 |Nov low F = 75.8 |Dec low F = 75.3 |year low F = 75.6 |Jan precipitation inch = 9.7 |Feb precipitation inch =8.1 |Mar precipitation inch = 9.2 |Apr precipitation inch = 12.5 |May precipitation inch = 12.3 |Jun precipitation inch = 12.9 |Jul precipitation inch = 13.2 |Aug precipitation inch = 14.1 |Sep precipitation inch = 14.3 |Oct precipitation inch = 11 |Nov precipitation inch = 11.4 |Dec precipitation inch = 10.8 |year precipitation inch = 139.6 |source 1 = Weatherbase |url =http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather.php3?s=111419&refer=wikipedia |title =Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Weno, Federated States of Micronesia |publisher=Weatherbase |year=2011 Retrieved on November 24, 2011. |date=November 2011

Education

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/Weno_Island_districts.jpg" caption="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.

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 the dive industry and the preservation of Chuuk's underwater heritage.

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.

Sights

In the east of Weno, the catholic church Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral is of historical significance. 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

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  9. Post, Dianne Strong. (27 January 2019). "Internationally known, Chuukese-owned dive shop going strong past 45 years".
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