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Explore Winipis in Micronesia
Winipis in the region of Chuuk is a place in Micronesia - some 432 mi or ( 695 km ) West of Palikir , the country's capital city .
Time in Winipis is now 11:02 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Chuuk " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sapotiu, Onongoch, Nukan, Nepononong, and Nemwan. Since you are here already, consider visiting Sapotiu . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Winipis ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Micronesia Clips - Mexico by Jump Little Children
My time in Micronesia (clips are from Chuuk and Pohnpei) with the Jesuit Volunteers International, from 2005 to 2007. These clips are specifically from Chuuk and Pohnpei. Song is "Mexico" by Jump Litt ..
Truk Lagoon (Chuuk) - The Blue Lagoon Resort
Leanne and I made our way to the South Pacific in January 2009. We stayed for just over a week in Chuuk, which has probably the best wreck diving in the world. There are about 50 wrecks left over from ..
Chuuk / Truk Lagoon 2009 - Fujikawa Maru
On February 17 & 18th 1944, Operation Hailstone was the American strike on the Japanese ships and air fields in Truk Lagoon. This raid left more than 50 ships wrecked in the lagoon, most of which are ..
Truk Lagoon
More than 69 ships were sunk during the Spring of 1944 during "Operation Hailstone" in retailiation for the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. As a result, these massive cargo ships, battleships ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Roman Catholic Diocese of Caroline Islands
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Caroline Islands is an ecclesiastical territory or diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in the Federated States of Micronesia and in the Republic of Palau. It is a suffragan diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Agaña. The Diocese of Caroline Islands is led by a bishop who pastors the mother church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Located at 7.46 151.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Weno
Weno (formerly Moen) is an island municipality of Chuuk State of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM). It is located in the Chuuk Lagoon and its urban area in the northwest (villages of Iras, Nepukos, Mwan) serves as the main center of commerce and is also the state capital. It is the second most populous island of the FSM with a population of 13,856 at the 2010 Census.
Located at 7.45 151.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Mount Teroken
Mount Teroken is the highest point on the Micronesian island of Moen in Chuuk State. It rises to a height of 1214 ft (364 m).
Located at 7.43 151.85 (Lat./Long.); Less than 4 km away
Chuuk International Airport
Chuuk International Airport is an airport located on Weno (formerly Moen), the main island of the State of Chuuk (formerly Truk) in the Federated States of Micronesia.
Located at 7.46 151.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Tonowas
Tonowas, also known by its Spanish name of Dublon, is an island in the Chuuk (formerly Truk) lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. It has an area of 8.8 km² and the population was 3,200 at the time of the last census (1980). A narrow single-lane track rings the island, allowing land access to the small settlements, two schools and Japanese military ruins, which include the remains of a seaplane anchorage and large fuel storage tanks.
Located at 7.37 151.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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