What is the Capital of Palau?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Palau is Ngerulmud. Palau is located in Micronesia, Oceania, with a population of 16,733. The official currency is the United States dollar and the primary language spoken is Palauan.
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Ngerulmud at a glance
| Capital city | Ngerulmud |
|---|---|
| Country | Palau (Republic of Palau) |
| Region | Micronesia, Oceania |
| Largest city | Koror |
| Country population | 16,733 (193rd largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+09:00 |
| Currency | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +680 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Palau in context
- Palau covers 459 km², making it the 181st largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 36 people per km² ranks 145th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- Palau has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 16,733 people, Palau holds about 5.6% of the population of Micronesia.
- That is less than 0.1% of the Oceania total counted on this site.
- With 2 official languages, Palau has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Palau is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Palau — FAQ
What is the capital of Palau?
The capital of Palau is Ngerulmud.
Is Ngerulmud the largest city in Palau?
No — while Ngerulmud is the capital, the largest city in Palau is Koror.
What country is Ngerulmud in?
Ngerulmud is the capital city of Palau.
What continent is Ngerulmud in?
Ngerulmud, the capital of Palau, is located in Oceania.
Is Ngerulmud the capital of Palau?
Yes — Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau (official name: Republic of Palau).
Ngerulmud is the capital of which country?
Ngerulmud is the capital of Palau, in Micronesia.
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