Melekeok | |
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Country | Palau |
Capital | Melekeok |
Government | |
• Body | Melekeok State Legislature |
• Governor | Henaro Polloi[1] |
Area | |
• Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Population (2020 Census) | |
• Total | 318 |
• Density | 13/km2 (33/sq mi) |
• Official languages | Palauan English |
ISO 3166 code | PW-212 |
Melekeok is a state of the Republic of Palau located on the central east coast of Babeldaob Island. The seat of government of the country, Ngerulmud, is located in the state. The state consists of long beaches, hills, steep ridges, rivers, and the largest and only natural freshwater lake in Palau and Micronesia, Lake Ngardok.