Faichuk (also Faichuuk , Tol , or the Western Islands ) is a group of four islands separated from one another by narrow canals in the western part of Truk Lagoon , Chuuk , Micronesia . The tightly knit islands are considered as one for statistical and administrative purposes.
5-441: The islands are Paata (Pata), Polle , Wonei (Onei), and Tol (these four, because of their proximity, are sometimes collectively subsumed under the island name Tol), Eot , Fanapanges , Romanum and Udot . Their aggregate area is 41.90 or 49.63 km, according to different sources. The population is 16,000. The islands are mostly hilly and peak at 443 meters above sea level (Mount Winipot on Tol Island). Mount Winipot
10-572: Is a Mayoral Election on the island or within the State of Chuuk. • Ikku Division (Ikkumi) consist the villages of Wichukuno, Chukienu , and Foson. This area comprises the northeastern part of Tol Island. • Yongku Division (Yongkumi) in the north consist the villages of Foup and Foupo , as well as Amwachang. This area is not on Tol Island anymore, but comprises the southern two-thirds of Wonei Island (the northern third of Wonei Island comprises Wonei municipality). • Niku Division (Nikumi) consist
15-598: Is also the highest point of the Chuuk State. This group of islands claims again (2002) the status of a federated state after a first attempt refused by the Micronesian president around 1985. 07°21.14′N 151°36.51′E / 7.35233°N 151.60850°E / 7.35233; 151.60850 This Federated States of Micronesia location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tol (island) Tol (also known as Toleisom)
20-536: Is the largest and most populous island in the Faichuk group of islands in Chuuk State , Federated States of Micronesia . Located in the west of Truk Lagoon , it is surrounded by the other islands such as Onei, Paata, and Polle. Tol island is a municipality of the State of Chuuk . The island has 10 main villages . The 10 main villages are sometimes divided into a Division or Kumi usually whenever there
25-439: The villages of Winifei , Nechocho , Faro , and Munien . This area comprises the southern part of Tol Island. • Sangku Division (Sangkumi) only consist the village of Wonip. This area comprises the western part of Tol Island. Most of these 10 main villages also contain sub-villages or sections of each village. Within the sub-villages, there are numerous areas of each sub-village. The highest point on Tol, Mount Winipot,
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