U, also written Uh, is one of the administrative divisions of Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia.State of Pohnpei 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.Thomas Panholzer and Rufino Mauricio: Place Names of Pohnpei. Including And (Ant) and Pakin Atolls, Honolulu 2003, (selected pages online)
Education Pohnpei State Department of Education operates public schools: Awak Elementary School"Pohnpei Schools ." Pohnpei State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018. Saladak Elementary School
Bailey Olter High School (former Pohnpei Island Central School or PICS) in Kolonia serves students from U."Secondary Division." Pohnpei State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018.
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