Nomwisofo (Chuukese: Nómwusééfé) is an island group in the Faichuk region of Chuuk Lagoon in Chuuk State, Federated States of Micronesia. It consists primarily of the islands of Romanum, Udot, Eot, Oan, and Fanapanges, as well as smaller islets and reefs in their vicinity. The islands cover a total land area of about and had a combined population of 3,483 at the 2010 census.
Islands The major islands and islets of Nomwisofo are listed below. All except Oan are inhabited. IslandMunicipalityArea (sq mi)Population (2010)Highest pointLocationRomanumRomanum0.33865Newuwoma (55 m)UdotUdot-Fonuweisom1.721,680Witonap (241 m)EotEot0.15266Nekiniaw (62 m)OanParem0.03n/aMeseichuk (38 m)FanapangesFanapanges0.63672Wichuk (124 m)
Administration Nomwisofo, along with Inner Faichuk, is a member of the Faichuk electoral district, which elects a senator every two years to serve in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
The Nomwisofo islands constitute Representative District 5 in the Chuuk State Legislature. It is allotted two members in the local House of Representatives.
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