Palikir () is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly above 5,000 residents, it is part of the larger Sokehs municipality, which had a population of 6,964 as of 2024, 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. It was declared the capital of Micronesia in 1989.
From the Wikipedia article Palikir, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Towns around Palikir
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