Oroluk Island


Oroluk Island is one of the islets of Oroluk Atoll, part of the State of Pohnpei. The islet is 0.13 km2 in size. As of 2023, Oroluk has a small population consisting of 6 individuals. Previously, the main industries were agriculture and fishing.

History

The Oroluk Atoll was discovered by Spanish navigator Alonso [de Arellano] in 1565 on board of the patache San Lucas, who charted it as Mira Cómo Vas. It was also later visited by the Spanish naval officer Felipe Tompson on 7 April 1773, who charted it as the Bajo Triste due to its "horrible aspect" in his own words. Oroluk Island was charted by Tompson as San Agustín.