Kosrae State Government
Governor, Kosrae State
Tulensa W. Palik
The Kosrae State Government typically consists of various branches and departments, including the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The executive branch is responsible for the administration and implementation of laws and policies. The legislative branch is responsible for creating and passing laws, while the judicial branch oversees the legal system and ensures justice is upheld.
Key areas of responsibility for the Kosrae State Government include education, healthcare, infrastructure development, natural resource management, and cultural preservation. The government also works to promote economic growth and sustainable development within the state.
Lieutenant Governor, Kosrae State
Arthy G. Nena
Municipal Governments
Kosrae State is divided into four municipalities, with Walung being merged into Tafunsak from the original five municipalities established in 1980.
| Municipality | Area | Population | Population |
| km2[16] | (Census 1980)[17] | (Census 2010)[16] | |
| Kosrae | 109.6 | 5,491 | 6,616 |
| Lelu | 21.5 | 1,995 | 2,160 |
| Malem | 16.8 | 1,091 | 1,300 |
| Utwe | 28.5 | 912 | 983 |
| Tafunsak | 23.3 | 1,342 | 2,173 |
| Walung | 19.5 | 151 | part of Tafunsak |
