Home / Palau / Ngerulmud
Flag of Palau Capital of Palau

Ngerulmud

Ngerulmud is the seat of government of Palau, a sovereign island nation in the Pacific Ocean. Located on Babeldaob, the country's largest island, this unique capital replaced Koror City in October 2006.

Quick facts

Population
—
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Language
English, Palauan
Timezone
+09 (UTC+9)
Local time now
04:07:25

Hotels in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering hotels listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Airports in Ngerulmud

See all airports →

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport
17.3 km from centre

Car Hire in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering car hire listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Things to Do in Ngerulmud

See all things to do →

Melekeok Bai
1.2 km from centre
Meteu 'L Klechem
1.6 km from centre
Bisbusech War Canoe
3.6 km from centre
Shimizu River
7.7 km from centre

Restaurants in Ngerulmud

See all restaurants →

Okemii Cafe
local;seafood · 1.3 km from centre

Swimming Pools in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering swimming pools listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Spas in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering spas listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Nightlife in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering nightlife listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Bars in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering bars listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Cafes in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering cafes listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Shopping in Ngerulmud

We're still gathering shopping listings for Ngerulmud — check back soon.

Nature & Wildlife in Ngerulmud

See all nature & wildlife →

Ngardok Nature Reserve
3.8 km from centre

Climate snapshot

As a Pacific island nation, Ngerulmud experiences a tropical climate. The area is warm and humid year-round, with conditions typical of Oceania's equatorial and subtropical regions.

Interesting Facts About Ngerulmud — Weird & Wonderful

  • Ngerulmud is the least-populous capital city of a sovereign nation in the world, with no permanent fixed population.
  • The capital was relocated from Koror City to Ngerulmud in October 2006.
  • Ngerulmud is located on Babeldaob, Palau's largest island, just 20 kilometers northeast of the former capital Koror City.
  • The settlement sits 2 kilometers northwest of the village of Melekeok in the state of Melekeok.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ngerulmud

What currency is used in Ngerulmud?

Ngerulmud is in Palau, which uses the United States Dollar (USD) as its official currency.

What language do people speak in Ngerulmud?

The official language of Palau is Palauan, though English is also widely spoken as Palau has historical ties with the United States.

What timezone is Ngerulmud in?

Ngerulmud operates on Pacific/Palau timezone.

When did Ngerulmud become the capital?

Ngerulmud replaced Koror City as the capital of Palau in October 2006.

Where is Ngerulmud located?

Ngerulmud is located in the state of Melekeok on Babeldaob, Palau's largest island, approximately 20 kilometers northeast of Koror City.

Map of Ngerulmud

View larger map · © OpenStreetMap contributors