Yap district, Micronesia

Places to visit near Rumung

Rumung is a town in Yap district, Micronesia. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 78 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see place is Spanish Fort (15 km).

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Rumung, Micronesia
Rumung, Yap district, Micronesia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rumung at a glance

Location
Yap district, Micronesia
Coordinates
9.6220° N, 138.1540° E
Places within 50 km
134 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Rumung

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

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Beaches & coast near Rumung

78 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Miqiy (4 km); the best-known is Qaraq (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rumung

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Rumung (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Rumung · river spot · Yap · ~0 km
  • Dilmeet' · river spot · Yap · ~3 km
  • Maap · river spot · Yap · ~5 km
  • Gagil-Tamil · river spot · Yap · ~11 km
  • Biy · river spot · Yap · ~14 km
  • Yap · river spot · Yap · ~16 km

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Forts & heritage near Rumung

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Bechiel - US National Register of Historic Places (2 km); the best-known is Spanish Fort (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Rumung

9 churches within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Saint Josephs Church (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rumung

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Manta Ridge (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Manta Ridge · viewpoint · Yap · ~4 km
  • Taabiywol · viewpoint · Yap · ~10 km
  • Worqing · viewpoint · Yap · ~12 km
  • Gamuw · viewpoint · Yap · ~14 km
  • Wacheq · viewpoint · Yap · ~14 km
  • K'abul · viewpoint · Yap · ~14 km

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Rumung

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Rumung. The closest is Yap (7 km); the best-known is Nimpal Channel Marine Conservation Area (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Rumung

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rumung
  2. 1 km Rumung · river spot, Yap
  3. 3 km Dilmeet' · river spot, Yap
  4. 4 km Maap · river spot, Yap
  5. 4 km Mangyol Stone Money Bank · heritage site, Yap
  6. 8 km Spanish Fort · fort, Yap
  7. 15 km Back to Rumung

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From travellers near Rumung

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How to reach Rumung

    All places near Rumung by distance

    Within 15 km of Rumung

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rumung by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast7878Miqiy (4 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1818Rumung (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1414Bechiel - US National Register of Historic Places (2 km)
    Churches99Saint Josephs Church (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Manta Ridge (4 km)
    Other attractions55Joy Family Radio (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Yap (7 km)
    Museums22Yap Living History Museum (15 km)

    Rumung: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rumung?

    Spanish Fort (fort, about 15 km), Rumung (river spot, about 1 km), Dilmeet' (river spot, about 3 km), Maap (river spot, about 5 km), Mangyol Stone Money Bank (heritage site, about 9 km), Gagil-Tamil (river spot, about 11 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 78 beaches & coast, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest beach to Rumung?

    Miqiy, about 4 km by road; Dabureed (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Rumung?

    Rumung, about 1 km by road; Dilmeet' (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Rumung?

    Bechiel - US National Register of Historic Places, about 2 km by road; Mangyol Stone Money Bank (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rumung?

    Start in Rumung, visit Rumung, then Dilmeet', then Maap, then Mangyol Stone Money Bank, then Spanish Fort, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rumung?

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

    Towns near Rumung

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rumung’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rumung on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.