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Koror, Commercial center in Koror State, Palau

Koror City extends across the western section of Oreor Island, featuring numerous retail establishments, administrative buildings, and residential neighborhoods along the Pacific coast.

The city functioned as the capital of the South Seas Mandate during Japanese administration before 1944, with a population reaching 30,000 residents during that period.

The region maintains ten traditional hamlets where the Ibedul, high chief of Palau, resides and oversees local customs through established clan structures.

Multiple educational facilities operate within the city limits, including Palau High School and Koror Elementary School, serving the educational needs of local students.

The Dolphins Pacific research center in Koror houses the largest dolphin facility in the world, conducting studies and offering marine interaction programs.

Location: Koror

GPS coordinates: 7.34333,134.48042

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:58

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