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Fananu

Fananu is a municipality in the state of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Consisting of the easternmost islands of Nomwin Atoll and the westernmost islands of Murilo Atoll, it, along with the municipalities of Nomwin, Ruo and Murilo, is part of the Hall Islands. The Halls, along with Namonuito Atoll and Pattiw are considered "Northwest Outer Islands" in Chuuk State.

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Fananu
The shoreline of Fananu
The shoreline of Fananu
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Interactive map of Fananu
CountryFederated States of Micronesia
StateChuuk State
Area
 • Land1.29 km2 (0.50 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
580
Time zoneUTC+10
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Fananu is a municipality in the state of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Consisting of the easternmost islands of Nomwin Atoll and the westernmost islands of Murilo Atoll, it, along with the municipalities of Nomwin, Ruo and Murilo, is part of the Hall Islands. The Halls, along with Namonuito Atoll and Pattiw (Western islands) are considered "Northwest Outer Islands" in Chuuk State.

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8°33′31″N 151°54′16″E / 8.5586°N 151.9045°E / 8.5586; 151.9045