Airai
Appearance
Airai | |
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Other transcription(s) | |
• Japanese | アイライ州 |
Location of Airai in Palau | |
Coordinates: 7°22′N 134°33′E / 7.367°N 134.550°E | |
Country | |
Capital | Ngetkib |
Area | |
• Total | 44 km2 (17 sq mi) |
Population (2015 Census) | |
• Total | 2,455 |
• Density | 56/km2 (140/sq mi) |
• Official languages | Palauan English |
ISO 3166 code | PW-004 |
Airai, located on the southern coast of Babeldaob island, is the second-most populous state of Palau. It contains the country's chief airport, Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, and is connected by the Koror–Babeldaob Bridge to nearby Koror Island. Its capital, largest village and third largest village of Palau is the village of the same Name Airai.