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]

U, Federated States of Micronesia
Administrative division
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Country	Federated States of Micronesia
State	Pohnpei State

Map of Pohnpei Island showing the municipalities, U is on the upper right.

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.^{[citation needed]} A channel known as Kepidewen Alohkapw marks the boundary between U and Madolenihmw municipalities.^[3]

Education

Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools:

• Awak Elementary School^[4]
• Saladak Elementary School^[4]

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