Melekeok (town)
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Melekeok | |
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| Other transcription(s) | |
| • Japanese | マルキョク |
 Location within Melekeok State | |
  Melekeok City Location in Palau | |
| Coordinates: 7°30′2.32″N 134°37′26.73″E / 7.5006444°N 134.6240917°E | |
| Country |  Palau |
| State |  Melekeok |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 271 |
| Time zone | UTC+9 (Palau Standard Time) |
| Area code | (+680) 654 |
Melekeok (English: /ˈmɛləˌkeɪˌɔːk/)[1] is a town in the State of Melekeok (one of Palau's sixteen states). It is located on the east coast of Palau's largest island, Babeldaob. In October 2006, the settlement of Ngerulmud, located 2 km (1.2 mi) from the village of Melekeok, became the seat of Palau's government, replacing Koror.[2]
Demographics
According to the 2005 census, 271 people resided in Melekeok town.
Gallery
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Melekeok area on topographic map
References
- ^ "Melekeok". Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary. Merriam-Webster.
- ^ "Timeline: Palau". BBC. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 28 September 2009.
External links
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7°30′2.32″N 134°37′26.73″E / 7.5006444°N 134.6240917°E
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