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Map of Kosrae State. Tofol is shown in yellow.

Tofol village in Lelu Town municipality is the capital of the state of Kosrae in Micronesia, according to the provisions of the Kosrae State Code, Title 2, Chap. 2. It is the most easterly point of Micronesia.

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Location

Tofol is in Lelu municipality, located almost directly southwest of Lelu Island.

Education

Kosrae State Department of Education operates public schools:

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References

  1. "Kosrae High School." Kosrae State Department of Education. Retrieved on February 23, 2018. "The school is located in the center of the island in Tofol."

Coordinates: 5°19′59″N163°00′00″E / 5.333°N 163°E / 5.333; 163