Kayangel
Kayangel | |
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Location of Kayangel in Palau | |
| Country | Palau |
| Capital | Orukei |
| Government | |
| • Body | Kayangel State Legislature |
| • Governor | Richard Ngiraked |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.4 km2 (0.54 sq mi) |
| Population (2015 Census) | |
• Total | 54 |
| • Density | 39/km2 (100/sq mi) |
| • Official languages | Palauan English |
| ISO 3166 code | PW-100 |
Kayangel (Ngcheangel) is the northernmost state of Palau 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.