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Palikir city overview
Palikir is a city in Micronesia shaped by its region, population, local economy, landmarks, climate and civic history. This overview summarizes the city itself: where it sits, what defines it, which places anchor its identity and why it matters within the wider country.
City facts
Known forPalikir, Capital city in Micronesia, Palikir planning base 3, Palikir planning base 4
RegionMicronesiaMicronesia
Time zonePacific/Pohnpeilocal time
Founded1898historical origin
City history
The island of Pohnpei was encountered by the Portuguese and Spanish in the 15th century, but colonial settlement did not occur until 1886 by the Spanish.
Later Germany attained the Caroline Islands via purchase from Spain at the end of the Spanish–American War in 1898.
Subsequent to World War II, the island was administered by the United States Government until FSM attained independence in 1979.
It was declared the capital of Micronesia in 1989.
During World War II, the Japanese built an airport near Kolonia.
The government of the Federated States of Micronesia decided to convert the Palikir area into a town to house the central administration of the islands as a purpose built capital city.
All government offices, some residential houses, and the residence of the President of the Federated States of Micronesia were built.
Worth seeing
Palikir
Palikir is a practical Palikir planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Capital city in Micronesia
Capital city in Micronesia is a practical Palikir planning anchor: compare its location, transfer time, nearby hotel bases and event timing before you lock the day plan.
Palikir planning base 3
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Palikir planning base 4
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Palikir planning base 5
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Palikir planning base 6
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Stay overview
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Hotels & areas
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Compare stays in Palikir, MicronesiaFlights & airports
Main airport TBC arrival plan
- Palikir airport accessMain gateway TBC.
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Rental cars
Palikir day-trip car use
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Best time to visit
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Transport notes
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Crowds
Prices can jump around festivals, conventions, school holidays, cruise days, ski weeks, race weekends and large sports events.
Booking detail
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Upcoming events
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