Faichuk
Faichuuk (also Faichuk, Faijuuk, or the Western Islands) is a Region, separated from the Namoneas Region in the State of Chuuk of Truk Lagoon, Chuuk, Micronesia.
The origin of the name "Faichuuk" remains unknown. The Faichuuk region is made up of 3 State Election Districts filled with 8 island municipalities.
- NOMWISOFO (District #5) consist the islands of
•Eot
•Udot
•Ramanum
•Fanapanges
- PPO (District #6) consist the islands of
•Paata
•Polle
•Onei
- TOLEISOM (District #7) consist the island of
•Tol
The island of Toleisom (mostly known as "Tol") is the largest island within the Faichuuk region. The island itself has 10 major villages. The 10 major villages are sometimes divided into a District or Kumi whenever there is a Mayoral Election on the island or within the State of Chuuk.
•Iku District (Ikumi) consist the villages of Wichukuno, Chukienu, and Foson.
•Yongku District (Yongkumi) consist the villages of Foup and Foupo.
•Niku District (Nikumi) consist the villages of Winifei, Nechocho, Faro, and Munien.
•Sangku District (Sangkumi) only consist the village of Wonip.
The highest mountain peak in the State of Chuuk is Mount Winipot, located on the south of Tol. The mountain elevates at 448 meters (1,470 ft) above sea level. Mount Winipot also has one of the most unique, native forests in the State of Chuuk.