Pohnpei State

Kolonia sits on the eastern coast of Pohnpei Island, encompassing 334 square kilometers of land with mountainous terrain and dense vegetation.

The city emerged from a Spanish settlement named Santiago de la Ascensión in 1886, later becoming an administrative center during German and Japanese rule.

The city maintains traditional Pohnpeian leadership structures alongside modern governance, with five tribes operating within established feudal systems.

The international airport near Kolonia connects the island to major Pacific destinations, while local transportation relies on shared taxis and rental vehicles.

The ruins of Nan Madol, consisting of 92 artificial islands connected by waterways, stand as evidence of advanced engineering from the 8th century.

Location: Federated States of Micronesia

Capital city: Kolonia

GPS coordinates: 6.85000,158.21667

Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:54