Yapese people

Yapese people
Yapese men in traditional dress celebrating Yap Day
Total population
c. 15,000
Regions with significant populations
 Micronesia 13,400
 Yap
 United States1,600
Languages
Yapese, English
Religion
Roman Catholic
Protestantism, Mormonism, other
Related ethnic groups
Other Micronesians, Austronesians

The Yapese people are a Micronesian ethnic group native to the main island of Yap. Yapese culture is built on the maxim: Respect and Responsibility. Aspects of traditional Yapese culture are still important in modern Yapese culture.