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🇵🇼 Palau
Capital: Ngerulmud
Ngerulmud – Palau’s national capital in Melekeok State.
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau and the seat of the country’s national government. Located in Melekeok State on Babeldaob, Palau’s largest island, it became the capital in 2006 when the national government moved from Koror to the new capitol complex. Unlike a densely built capital city, Ngerulmud is a small government center surrounded by the forested and hilly landscape of eastern Babeldaob.
đź“ś Timeline of Ngerulmud
1994: Palau becomes an independent sovereign country in free association with the United States under the Compact of Free Association.
2006: The national government moves from Koror to Ngerulmud, and the new Palau National Capitol opens in Melekeok State.
Today: Ngerulmud remains the seat of Palau’s national government, with the capitol complex housing the country’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
đź“Š City Stats
Capital Since
2006
Official Languages
Palauan, English
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Geography
Melekeok State, eastern Babeldaob Island
Time Zone
Palau Time (PWT), UTC+9
Calling Code
+680
Driving Side
Right-hand traffic
🏛️ Landmarks and Nearby Sites
Palau National Capitol
The government complex in Ngerulmud houses Palau’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches and has served as the center of national government since 2006.
Ngardok Nature Reserve
A protected freshwater and forest area in Melekeok State with a nature trail, wetlands, native birds, and Lake Ngardok.
Bai Melekeong
A traditional Palauan meeting house in Melekeok State that reflects the area’s cultural and community heritage.
Ngerulmud serves primarily as Palau’s national government center. Its setting in Melekeok State places the capitol close to forests, traditional cultural sites, and protected natural areas on Babeldaob Island.
