Tonowas, also known by its Spanish name of Dublon, is an island in the Chuuk (formerly Truk) lagoon, Federated States of Micronesia. It has an area of 8.8 km² and the population was 3,200 at the time of the last census (1980). A narrow single-lane track rings the island, allowing land access to the small settlements, two schools and Japanese military ruins, which include the remains of a seaplane anchorage and large fuel storage tanks. A Japanese administrative centre dating from the 1920-1930s mandate period can still be found, and is currently used as a government building.
Dublon was a headquarters for the Imperial Japanese Army during the Second World War. The Japanese name for the island was Natsu Shima, which means "Summer Island."
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Coordinates: 07°22.36′N 151°52.30′E / 7.37267°N 151.8717°E
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