Palikir
Palikir is a capital city in Micronesia with a population of about 6,942.
MicronesiaSmall town🏆 #4 most populated in Micronesia🕐 Pacific/Pohnpei
Palikir is the capital city of the Federated States of Micronesia located in the western Pacific Ocean. A town of slightly under 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, 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.
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About Palikir
| Country | Micronesia |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Explore | 02 |
| Population | 6,942 |
| Local currency | USD |
| Coordinates | 6.9248, 158.1611 |
| Time zone | Pacific/Pohnpei |
| Elevation | 90 m |
🧭 Facts & curiosities
| Settlement type | Small town |
| Population (Micronesia) | #4 most populated in Micronesia |
| Where on Earth | 6°55′29″N · 158°9′40″E |
| Hemisphere | N · E |
| Distance to the equator | 771 km |
| Distance to the North Pole | 9,248 km |
| Did you know | More populous than 99% of all places |
| Same latitude as | Colombo (Sri Lanka) |
| Antipode (other side of Earth) | -6.92, -21.84 |
✈️ Distance to major cities
| Tokyo | 3,712 km |
| Sydney | 4,595 km |
| Beijing | 5,538 km |
| Singapore | 6,055 km |
| Los Angeles | 8,989 km |
| Dubai | 10,961 km |