Kolonia

Introduction

Kolonia is the biggest town on Pohnpei and although not the capital of Micronesia it is by far the biggest and most important settlement.

Weather

The climate in Kolonia and the nearby officiall capital Palikir is tropical, with temperatures relatively even at about 80 °F throughout the year during the day and rarely below 70 at night.

The island of Pohnpei where Kolonia and Palikir are located is considered one of the wettest places on Earth, with an average rainfall in excess of 400 inches a year. It is in fact unusual to have a dry day on Pohnpei.

In general, the wet season lasts from July to November, when typhoons can striks the islands as well. The better season for a visit probably is the dry season from December to April.

Eat

• Misko's Restaurant for some excellent seafood

Sleep

Upscale

• The Village Hotel is a high end eco-tourism hotel that can arrange tours around the island and diving. They can also offer good tours to Nan Madol. The starting rates for a room or cabin is US$113 a night.

Keep Connected

Phone

See also International Telephone Calls