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Explore Maqweach in Micronesia
Maqweach in the region of Yap is a town in Micronesia - some 1,382 mi or ( 2224 km ) West of Palikir , the country's capital city .
Current time in Maqweach is now 08:20 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " Pacific/Chuuk " with a UTC offset of 10 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Wuluuq, Wanyaan, Tooruw, Thool, and Thabeeth. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Wuluuq . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Maqweach ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Remote Pacific: Yap Day 1997
Yap Day March 1, 1997: Kids dance, moving stone money. See more: remotepacific.blogspot.com ..
Diving Yap Island , Micronesia
A look beneath the surface of Yap Island, Micronesia. Yap Caverns, Vertigo with a bunch of grey reefsharks, Manta Rays in Mi'l Channel, Cuttlefish, leaffish and more ... .We are diving with Yap Divers ..
Remote Pacific: Yap Day 1996
This is Yap Day 1996. See more: remotepacific.blogspot.com ..
Yap - Moments In Time
Yap - The beauty of the moment , ...when time stands still - a slide show ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Yap
Yap, also known as Wa'ab by the locals, is an island in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It is located in Yap State of the Federated States of Micronesia. The island of Yap actually consists of four continental islands (hence the alternative name of the Yap Islands). Yap's indigenous cultures and traditions are still strong compared to other neighboring islands.
Located at 9.53 138.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Colonia, Yap
Not to be confused with Kolonia, which is the capital of Pohnpei State Colonia is an urban area belonging to the municipalities of Rull and Weloy, which serves as the capital of the State of Yap, one of the Federated States of Micronesia. It administers both Yap proper and some 13 atolls and islands reaching to the east and south for some 800 km (500 mi). The 2010 Census population was 7,371 in both Colonia and ten other municipalities of the main Yap Islands.
Located at 9.52 138.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Weloy
Weloy is a village and municipality in the state of Yap, Federated States of Micronesia. Weloy is a municipality on the main island of Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia.
Located at 9.53 138.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Gagil
Gagil is a municipality in the state of Yap. It includes the village of Gachapar which was once the capital of the historic Yap Islands Empire that lasted from 10th to the 15th century AD.
Located at 9.52 138.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tomil
Tomil is a municipality on the island of Yap, in the Federated States of Micronesia. It consists of twelve distinctive villages: Meerur, Teb, Aff, Bugol, Doomchuy, Deechmur, Dilag (uninhabited), Maa', Thol, Madl'ay, Gargey, and Daaboch. Tomil occupies the southern portion of Gagil-Tomil Island, except for Gargey village, which is located on the main island of Yap. Tomil is located on the northeastern part of the Yap Islands and positioned between the municipalities of Fanif, Maap and Gagil.
Located at 9.52 138.15 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
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