U, Federated States of Micronesia
Introduction Map of Pohnpei Island showing the municipalities, U is on the upper right. '''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.Alohkapw is the main town. A channel known as Kepidewen Alohkapw marks the boundary between U and Madolenihmw municipalities.
Education Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools:* Awak Elementary School* Saladak Elementary SchoolBailey 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