What is the Capital of Micronesia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Micronesia is Palikir. Micronesia is located in Micronesia, Oceania, with a population of 105,564. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is English.
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Palikir at a glance
| Capital city | Palikir |
|---|---|
| Country | Micronesia (Federated States of Micronesia) |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Largest city | Weno |
| Country population | 105,564 (183rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+10:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +691 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Micronesia in context
- Micronesia covers 702 km², making it the 178th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 150 people per km² ranks 59th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Micronesia has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 105,564 people, Micronesia holds about 35.5% of the population of Micronesia.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Micronesia is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Micronesia — FAQ
What is the capital of Micronesia?
The capital of Micronesia is Palikir.
Is Palikir the largest city in Micronesia?
No — while Palikir is the capital, the largest city in Micronesia is Weno.
What country is Palikir in?
Palikir is the capital city of Micronesia.
What continent is Palikir in?
Palikir, the capital of Micronesia, is located in Oceania.
Is Palikir the capital of Micronesia?
Yes — Palikir is the capital of Micronesia (official name: Federated States of Micronesia).
Palikir is the capital of which country?
Palikir is the capital of Micronesia, in Micronesia.
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