Governor of Yap
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The office of the Governor of Yap is the highest elected position in the state of Yap
, Federated States of Micronesia
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History of the office holders follows
Yap
Yap, also known as Wa'ab by locals, is an island in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. It is a state of the Federated States of Micronesia. Yap's indigenous cultures and traditions are still strong compared to other neighboring islands. The island of Yap actually consists of four...
, Federated States of Micronesia
Federated States of Micronesia
The Federated States of Micronesia or FSM is an independent, sovereign island nation, made up of four states from west to east: Yap, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Kosrae. It comprises approximately 607 islands with c...
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History of the office holders follows
| Name | Inaugurated | Left Office | Lieutenant Governor |
|---|---|---|---|
| John de Avilla Mangefel | January 8, 1979 | January 12, 1987 | Hilary Tacheliol |
| Petrus Tun Petrus Tun Petrus Tun was a Micronesian politician, who played an important role during first days of Micronesian independence and previously Trust Territory times.... |
January 12, 1987 | January 9, 1995 | Tony Tawerilmang |
| Vincent A. Figir | January 9, 1995 | January 13, 2003 | Mathias K. Kuor |
| Robert Ruecho Robert Ruecho Robert Ruecho is a Micronesian politician and diplomat.Ruecho served as the Governor of Yap, one of the four states which make up the Federated States of Micronesia , from 2003 to 2007. He became the Consul-General for FSM on neighboring Guam on October 17, 2011.Robert Ruecho was elected Governor... |
January 13, 2003 | January 8, 2007 | Joseph Habuchimai |
| Sebastian Anefal Sebastian Anefal Sebastian L. Anefal is a Micronesian politician. He became the foreign minister of the Federated States of Micronesia on September 5, 2003, when his nomination was approved by the Micronesian Congress... |
January 8, 2007 | Incumbent | Anthony "Tony" Tareq |