What is the capital of Micronesia?
Palikir sits on the north-west side of Pohnpei, a high volcanic island surrounded by a fringing coral reef in the western Pacific Ocean.
Palikir is the capital and seat of government of Micronesia, a role it has held since 1989. Micronesia itself has an estimated population of 113,683 (2025).
Palikir is not the largest city in Micronesia. That is Weno, which makes Micronesia one of the countries whose capital is not their biggest city.
Palikir at a glance
| City population | 6,964 (2024 estimate, Sokehs municipality) |
|---|---|
| Country | 🇫🇲 Micronesia |
| Capital since | 1989 |
| Largest city in Micronesia | Weno |
| Time zone | UTC+11:00 |
About Palikir
Palikir has been the capital of Micronesia since 1989, when it was declared the capital of the Federated States of Micronesia.
The town itself has slightly more than 5,000 residents and is part of the larger Sokehs municipality.
Nearby to the north-east lies Kolonia, the island's largest settlement.
City facts sourced from Wikipedia: Palikir.
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