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Kayangel

Also known as State of Kayangel, Kayangel, Palau

thumb|Map of Kayangel and Palau Kayangel (Ngcheangel) is the northernmost state of Palau north of Koror. The land area is about . 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.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Kayangel
Settlement.settlement_type: State
Settlement.image_skyline: Cargo drops from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft over the Pacific Ocean toward a landing zone on the shore of Kayangel Island during the 62nd annual Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 11, 2013 131211-F-NA975-171.jpg
Settlement.image_flag: Flag of Kayangel.svg
Settlement.flag_alt: Flag of Kayangel
Settlement.image_map: Kayangel in Palau.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Kayangel in Palau
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.seat_type: Capital
Settlement.seat: Orukei
Settlement.governing_body: Kayangel State Legislature
Settlement.leader_title: Governor
Settlement.leader_name: Richard Ngiraked
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.area_total_km2: 1.4
Settlement.population_total: 54
Settlement.population_as_of: 2015 Census
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Kayangel
Population: 54
Area: 1.4
Image: Cargo drops from a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft over the Pacific Ocean toward a landing zone on the shore of Kayangel Island during the 62nd annual Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 11, 2013 131211-F-NA975-171.jpg

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native label: Kayangel
Commons category: Kayangel

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Contents

History
Demography
Political system
Geography
Kayangel Atoll
Kayangel Islet
Ngeriungs Islet
Ngerebelas Islet
Orak Islet
Ngaruangel Reef
Ngaruangel Island
Velasco Reef
Education
References
External links

== History == The state was colonized by Spain from the late 16th century until 1899, when the territory was sold to the German Empire. German control lasted until the First World War, after which Japan administered the atolls. Following the Second World War, the United States governed the area until Palau became independent.