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Temwen Island

Coordinates: 6°51′N 158°19′E / 6.850°N 158.317°E / 6.850; 158.317
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Temwen Island
Temwen Island is located in Federated States of Micronesia
Temwen Island
Temwen Island
Location in the Federated States of Micronesia
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
ArchipelagoCaroline Islands
Area3 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Administration

Temwen Island is a small island of 3 square kilometers off the southeastern coast off the island of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia.

Nan Madol

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It is best known as the location of the ruined city of Nan Madol, the capital of the Saudeleur dynasty until 1628, which consisted of a series of artificially constructed islets off Temwen's southern coast.

Along with the rest of Pohnpei, it forms a large inlet called Madolenihmw Bay.

See also

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6°51′N 158°19′E / 6.850°N 158.317°E / 6.850; 158.317