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| Location Lat 9° 30' 52N Long 138° 7' 45E Colonia is located on the southern end of Yap Island in the Yap Island Group (Yup Islands) in Yap State in the Federated State of Micronesia. Also known as Yap Town, Yaptown Doanguuc, Korronii, Kolonie, Yappu, Wa'ab or Wa'ab. Borders Tamil Harbor to the east. Prewar and during the Pacific War located in the Caroline Islands. Today located in Yap State in the Federated States of Micronesia. Wartime History During the Pacific War, Colonia was occupied by the Japanese until the garrison surrendered on September 5, 1945. American missions against Colonia April 1, 1944–August 10, 1944 Colonia Airfield (Yap Airport) Built by the Japanese, still in use today as Yap Airport. Tomil Airfield Construction begun by Japanese, bombed in 1944 and abandoned. Contribute
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