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 States	1,600
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.