Kayangel | |
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 Location of Kayangel in Palau | |
| Country |  Palau |
| Capital | Orukei |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Richard Ngiraked |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 Census) | |
| • Total | 54 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| • Official languages | Palauan English |
| ISO 3166 code | PW-100 |
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Kayangel[1][2] (Ngcheangel) is the northernmost state of Palau[3][4] 86 km (53 mi) north of Koror. The land area is about 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi). The population is 54 (2015 census). There is one hamlet in the state - Orukei, which is also its capital. In 2020, Richard Ngiraked was elected governor of the state.[5]
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