Falalop Explained

Falalop
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Map:Federated States of Micronesia
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Map Mark Width:20
Map Width:300
Label:Falalop
Label Position:right
Coordinates:10.017°N 139.79°W
Area Km2:0.0093
Width Km:0.15
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Elevation M:6.3
Country:Federated States of Micronesia
Country Admin Divisions Title:State
Country Admin Divisions:Yap
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Population:500–600

Falalop (Fl'aalop) is an island in the Ulithi Atoll in the western Pacific Ocean, approximately 191abbr=onNaNabbr=on east of Yap. It is part of the Yap State within the Federated States of Micronesia.

Overview

Falalop is in area, triangular in shape, surrounded by a fringing reef up to wide, with a maximum elevation of above sea level.[1] It has the largest population of the four inhabited islets of Ifalik, between 500 and 600 people. Falalop is separated from the Ulithi Atoll by a deep wide channel.

Ulithi Airport is located on the island, as well as one of the three Yap State public high schools.

Transportation

See main article: Ulithi Airport. The Ulithi Civil Airfield serves as the main air link with the rest of Federated States of Micronesia. Air services are provided by Pacific Missionary Aviation, although there are no regularly scheduled flights.[2]

Education

Outer Islands High School is located on the island.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Vulnerability of the Natural Coastal System to Accerlerated Se Level Rise, Yap Islands, Federated States of Micronesia: Case Study Results. Richmond, Bruce M.. Reiss, Thomas E.. 1994. U.S. Geological Survey .
  2. Web site: Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Division of Civil Aviation Ulithi Civil Airfield (TT02) (ULI), Ulithi Atoll, Micronesia. 2022-10-23. tci.gov.fm.