Palikir
Capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Palikir (/ˈpælɪkɪər/) is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean.[2][3][4] A town of slightly under 5,000 residents, it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality, which had a population of 6,647 as of 2010[update], out of the nation's total population of 106,487. It is situated on the northwest side of Pohnpei island (population 34,789), a high volcanic island surrounded by a fringing coral reef. Nearby to the northeast is the island's largest settlement, the coastal town of Kolonia.[5] It was declared the capital of Micronesia in 1989.
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Palikir | |
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Coordinates: 6°55′2″N 158°9′32″E | |
Country | F.S. Micronesia |
State | Pohnpei State |
Municipality | Sokehs |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 6,647 |
Time zone | UTC+11[1] |
Climate | Af |
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