Palikir

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Palikir
Palikir (in north-western side) within the island of Pohnpei
Coordinates: 6°55′04″N 158°11′06″E / 6.917778°N 158.185°E / 6.917778; 158.185Coordinates: 6°55′04″N 158°11′06″E / 6.917778°N 158.185°E / 6.917778; 158.185
Country	FS Micronesia
State	Pohnpei
Municipality	Sokehs
Government
• Mayor	?
Population (2011)
• Total	4,645
Time zone	UTC+11

Palikir ( /ˈpælɪkər/) is the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia since 1989, when it replaced Kolonia, the other large settlement on the island. It has a population of 4,645 and is located on the island of Pohnpei. It is part of the municipality of Sokehs.

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