Yap State

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It administers both the Yap Islands (locally known as "Waqab", "Waqaab" or "Wa'ab") and fourteen atolls reaching to the east and south for some 800 km (500 mi), namely Eauripik, Elato, Fais, Faraulep, Gaferut, Ifalik, Lamotrek, Ngulu, Olimarao, Piagailoe (West Fayu), Pikelot, Sorol, Ulithi, and Woleai atolls, as well as the island of Satawal (municipalities in bold).

History

The state was once the Yap District of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.

Geography

Yap State is the westernmost state of the FSM. To the east in order of distance are Chuuk State, Pohnpei State, and Kosrae State.

Languages

Yap State has five official languages: English, Ulithian, Woleaian, Satawalese, and Yapese.[1]

Demographics

The 2000 population was 11,241.

Municipalities

Yap State is divided into municipalities.[2]

Yap Main Islands

File:Yap Islands municipalities.jpg
A detailed map of Yap.

Yap Neighboring Islands

See also

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  2. Census 1987 with village population figures