Chuuk district, Micronesia

Places to visit near Moch

Moch is a town in Chuuk district, Micronesia. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit — 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 3 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Kutu (12 km), Satawan Atoll (13 km) and Lukunor Atoll (31 km).

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Moch at a glance

Location
Chuuk district, Micronesia
Coordinates
5.4918° N, 153.5400° E
Places within 50 km
56 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Moch

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Moch: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Moch

  • Oninuk · river spot · Chuuk · ~2 km
  • Lalang · river spot · Chuuk · ~2 km
  • Farafor · river spot · Chuuk · ~4 km
  • Fatikat · river spot · Chuuk · ~30 km
  • Alengarik Island · river spot · Chuuk · ~7 km
  • Ta · river spot · Chuuk · ~33 km
  • Lipos · river spot · Chuuk · ~8 km
  • Mano · river spot · Chuuk · ~9 km
  • Mariong · river spot · Chuuk · ~9 km
  • Pike · river spot · Chuuk · ~10 km
  • Pien · river spot · Chuuk · ~11 km
  • Orin · river spot · Chuuk · ~11 km

Things to see near Moch, by type

Rivers, islands & mangroves near Moch

45 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Moch. The closest is More Island (1 km); the best-known is Kutu (12 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Kutu · river spot · Chuuk · ~12 km · Must-see
  • Lemasul · river spot · Chuuk · ~8 km
  • Fanuanpue · river spot · Chuuk · ~8 km
  • Etal · river spot · Chuuk · ~12 km
  • Parang Island · river spot · Chuuk · ~18 km
  • More Island · river spot · Chuuk · ~0 km

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Beaches & coast near Moch

3 beaches & coast within 100 km of Moch. The closest is Satawan Atoll (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Moch

3 churches within 100 km of Moch. The closest is Moch Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Moch

3 forts & heritage within 100 km of Moch. The closest is Satawan Major Japan Airbase WW2 (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Moch

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Moch
  2. 8 km Lemasul · river spot, Chuuk
  3. 1 km Fanuanpue · river spot, Chuuk
  4. 6 km Kutu · river spot, Chuuk
  5. 14 km Satawan Atoll · beach, Chuuk
  6. 35 km Lukunor Atoll · beach, Chuuk
  7. 31 km Back to Moch

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From travellers near Moch

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How to reach Moch

    All places near Moch by distance

    Within 15 km of Moch

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Moch by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves4545More Island (1 km)
    Beaches & coast33Satawan Atoll (13 km)
    Churches33Moch Cathedral (1 km)
    Forts & heritage33Satawan Major Japan Airbase WW2 (35 km)
    Other attractions22Radio Tower (1 km)

    Moch: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Moch?

    Kutu (river spot, about 12 km), Satawan Atoll (beach, about 13 km), Lemasul (river spot, about 8 km), Fanuanpue (river spot, about 8 km), Lukunor Atoll (beach, about 31 km), Etal (river spot, about 12 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Moch?

    56 places on Spotwander: 45 rivers, islands & mangroves, 3 beaches & coast, 3 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Moch?

    More Island, about 1 km by road; Afarene Island (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Moch?

    Satawan Atoll, about 13 km by road; Etal Atoll (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Moch?

    Moch Cathedral, about 1 km by road; Satowan Church (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Moch?

    Start in Moch, visit Lemasul, then Fanuanpue, then Kutu, then Satawan Atoll, then Lukunor Atoll, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Moch?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Moch

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Moch’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.