 Pakin Atoll from space. Courtesy NASA. | |
  Pakin Location of Pakin Atoll in the Pacific Ocean | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 7°03′32″N 157°48′18″E / 7.059°N 157.805°E |
| Archipelago | Senyavin group of islands |
| Administration | |
Federated States of Micronesia | |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 90-100 |
Pakin Atoll is a small atoll lying off the northwest coast of Pohnpei in the Federated States of Micronesia. Along with the nearby Ant Atoll these islands constitute the Senyavin group of islands.[1]
Pakin has a population of around 90-100 people, all of whom are members of the diasporic Mortlockese community in Sokehs. The community is represented by traditional leadership (Sounirek Pakein) and is recognized as a non-government organization under the name "Pakin Community Association" (PCA). The by-laws and articles of pledge of the PCA were signed on August 28, 2007. Pakin Elementary School and a large Catholic church are located on the largest islet of Nikahlap. The other inhabited islets of Pakin Atoll include Painpwel, Wesetik, Mwanid, and Olamwin. The atoll is a popular site with tourists for diving and snorkelling.