States
Palau is divided into sixteen states (until 1984 called municipalities). These are listed below with their areas (in square kilometres) and 2005 Census populations:
| State | Area (km2) | Census 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| Aimeliik | 52 | 270 |
| Airai | 44 | 2,723 |
| Angaur | 8 | 320 |
| Hatohobei | 3 | 44 |
| Kayangel | 3 | 188 |
| Koror | 18 | 12,676 |
| Melekeok | 28 | 391 |
| Ngaraard | 36 | 581 |
| Ngarchelong | 10 | 488 |
| Ngardmau | 47 | 166 |
| Ngaremlengui | 65 | 317 |
| Ngatpang | 47 | 464 |
| Ngchesar | 41 | 254 |
| Ngiwal | 26 | 223 |
| Peleliu | 13 | 702 |
| Sonsorol | 4 | 100 |
Historically, Palau's uninhabited Rock Islands have been part of the State of Koror.
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