Yap Island

Yap traditionally refers to an island group located in the of the western Pacific Ocean, a part of . The name "Yap" in recent years has come to also refer to within the , inclusive of the Yap Main Islands and its various outer islands, the Yap Neighboring Islands.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Yap Living History Museum.

Museum
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is a museum in Colonia, , in the . It is a living history museum which is dedicated to Yapese culture. is situated 3½ km southeast of Yap Island.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Colonia.

Town
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is an urban area between the municipalities of and which serves as the capital of , one of the states in the . is situated 3½ km southeast of Yap Island.

Yap Island

Latitude
9.537° or 9° 32′ 13″ north
Longitude
138.097° or 138° 5′ 49″ east
Population
4,920
Elevation
173 metres (568 feet)
IATA airport code
YAP
Open location code
6QXWG3PW+RQ
Geo­Names ID
1558583
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Satellite Map

Discover Yap Island from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

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