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Signal verified · updated 2026-09-03

Babeldaob

Palau's big green island — 70% of the nation's land, the Ngerulmud capital, waterfalls and ancient stone monoliths.

7.500° N134.540° E
site access marine
Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR)
Palau National Capitol
Badrulchau monoliths
Ngardmau Waterfall
Formation
volcanic/continental (Palau's largest island, >70% of national land; rainforest, mangroves, savanna)
Population
6,000
Water
Pacific Ocean
Access
moderate

Every required movement

The passage
to Babeldaob.

Fly to Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR, on Babeldaob in Airai) from Guam, Manila, Taipei and Seoul; Compact Road links all island states.

  1. 01
    Roman Tmetuchl International (ROR)

    Nearest recorded air access

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  2. 02
    Water crossing

    Boats to Koror/Rock Islands dive sites; no international passenger ferries.

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  3. 03
    Entry check

    Visa-free entry for most nationalities (30 days typical); Rock Islands/Peleliu permits via tour operators.

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What the chart cannot hold

What becomes visible when you follow palau national capitol (ngerulmud) beyond the familiar map?

Largest island of Palau and second-largest in Micronesia after Guam. Terraced-village settlement from ~1000 BCE; Spanish claim, German (1899–1914), Japanese mandate (1914–44), US Trust Territory (1947–94); independent republic 1994. National capital moved from Koror to Ngerulmud in 2006.

Austronesian terraced villages; European contact 16th–18th c.; German, Japanese and US administrations; independence 1994; capital to Ngerulmud 2006.

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The useful
details.

Coordinates
7.50° N · 134.54° E
Sovereignty
Palau · part of country
Nearest mainland
Mindanao, Philippines (~900 km west)
Best recorded window
November–April (drier).
Permits / entry
Visa-free entry for most nationalities (30 days typical); Rock Islands/Peleliu permits via tour operators.
Languages
Palauan, English

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Travel information changes quickly. This field file was last revised 2026-09-03. Confirm all transport and permit details before booking.

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