Nomoneas
Native name: Nómwoneyas | |
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 Interactive map of Nomoneas | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 7°23′26″N 151°51′22″E / 7.39056°N 151.85611°E |
| Archipelago | Chuuk Islands |
| Major islands | Piis-Paneu, Fono, Weno, Tonoas, Etten, Uman, Fefen, Siis, Parem, Totiw |
| Area | 18.18 sq mi (47.1 km2) |
| Highest point | Mount Teroken (369 m) |
| Administration | |
State | Chuuk State |
| Northern Nomoneas, Southern Nomoneas | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 24,853 (2010) |
| Languages | Chuukese |
| Additional information | |
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Nomoneas (Chuukese: Nómwoneyas), also Namoneas, is an island region in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). It consists of the 10 major islands and islets in the eastern half of Chuuk Lagoon, as well as many smaller islets and reefs in their vicinity. The islands cover a total land area of about 18.18 square miles (47.1 km2) and had a combined population of 24,853 at the 2010 census.
Etymology
[edit]Nomoneas translates to "upper or eastern archipelago."[1] It is derived from the root words nómwo, referring to an enclosed body of water, and aas, meaning "upper part" or "eastern side." The stem ne- between the roots refers to place or location.[2]
Islands
[edit]The major islands and islets of Nomoneas are listed below, organized by subregion. All except Totiw are inhabited.
Administration
[edit]The two major subdivisions of Nomoneas form the Northern and Southern Nomoneas electoral districts. They represent two of the five electoral districts in Chuuk State and two of the 10 in the greater FSM. Similar to the other districts, Northern and Southern Nomoneas each elect a senator every two years to serve in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.[9]
Nomoneas is further broken down into representative districts based on population and geographical configuration:
- Representative District 1 – Consists of the Northern Nomoneas islands (Piis-Paneu, Fono, and Weno).
- Representative District 2 – Consists of Tonoas and Etten.
- Representative District 3 – Consists of Fefen, Parem, Siis, and Totiw.
- Representative District 4 – Consists of Uman.
Representative District 1 is by far the largest district in Nomoneas and is allotted five members in the Chuuk State House of Representatives. Representative Districts 2 and 4 are both allotted two members, while Representative District 3 is allotted three members.[9]
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Goodenough, Ward Hunt (June 1, 1966). "Notes on Truk's Place Names" (PDF). Micronesica. 2 (2). Retrieved September 15, 2026.
- ↑ Goodenough, Ward H.; Sugita, Hiroshi (1990). Trukese-English Dictionary Supplementary Volume: English-Trukese and Index of Trukese Word Roots. American Philosophical Society. ISBN 978-0-87169-014-2.
- ↑ "Chuuk: Municipalities" (DBF). Digital Atlas of Micronesia. Island Research & Education Initiative. 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Chuuk Basic Tabulation – 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (XLSX). FSM Statistics. 2010. Retrieved July 1, 2026.
- ↑ Topographic Map of Weno, State of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (Map). 1:25,000. United States Geological Survey. 1997. Retrieved September 9, 2026 – via Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, University Libraries.
- ↑ North Pacific Ocean : East Caroline Islands : Truk Islands (northern part) (Map). 1:55,600. 1st edition, No. 6047. United States Hydrographic Office. April 1, 1944. Retrieved April 5, 2026 – via UC San Diego Library.
- 1 2 "FSM Municipal Disaster Preparedness Plan Status". FSM Environment, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management Data Portal. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Bryan, E. H., Jr. (1971). Guide to Place Names in the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Honolulu: Pacific Scientific Information Center. p. 170.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - 1 2 Article V, Section 2–3, Constitution of Chuuk State, October 1, 1989, retrieved July 2, 2026