Molway

Molway (also spelled Malawaay, Malway, or Molwaay) is a village in Fanif municipality on Yap (Marbaa’) in the Federated States of Micronesia. It is located at approximately 9.5920° N latitude and 138.1675° E longitude.

Classification

Molway is classified within the Yapese system of ranked villages associated with Tabinaw as a Caste III, Class 6 (III–6–C) village. Within the Fanif district ranking system (thal), it is identified as a milingay ni arow village, indicating a lower-ranked settlement with defined obligations to higher-ranking villages within the district.

Names and variant spellings

Recorded forms include Molway, Malawaay, Malway, and Molwaay. In Fanif village listings, it appears as Malway and is positioned between Wulu’ and Rang.

Location

Molway is situated within Fanif on Yap (Marbaa’). It is associated with the polling area of Rumuu and lies among villages including Rang, Runu’w, Yiin, and Tabelang.

Population and land

Molway is recorded as having a land area of approximately 471.38 acres, with a population of 16 persons in mid-20th century survey data.

Political relationships within Fanif

Molway is identified as a subordinate village under the authority of Rang within the Fanif district structure.

Cultural and ritual sites

Molway is identified as the location of a taliew (altar site) associated with ritual activity within the Fanif district.