Anabar

The Anabar district in northeastern Nauru is one of the most secluded and sparsely populated parts of the island nation. Its geography is defined by a rugged, rocky coastline where the Pacific swells crash directly into steep limestone cliffs, creating a dramatic natural spectacle. Unlike the more developed southwestern districts, Anabar gives wide, unobstructed views of the ocean and a sense of tranquility that is rare even on this small island. Inland, the district features the striking limestone pinnacles left behind by decades of phosphate mining, some of which are now being reclaimed by tropical scrub. Anabar serves as its own constituency and maintains a quiet, community-focused lifestyle. For visitors, it provides an authentic look at the island's natural coastal beauty, offering opportunities for shore-based whale watching during migration seasons and exploring the unique coral uplift formations that make Nauru's geology so distinctive.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

Baitsi is located in the north of Nauru and extends from the coast into the hilly interior.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

The fertile inland area around Buada Lagoon, a center for agriculture and settlement on the island for centuries.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Boe

Boe is a small but densely populated administrative district in southwest Nauru.

Yaren

Yaren is the primary administrative district of Nauru and serves as the de facto capital.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Ewa

Ewa is the northernmost point of Nauru.

History & landmarks

Anabar Caves

Natural limestone caves that served as refuges during droughts and wars throughout Nauru's history.

Eastern Plateau Rim

The eastern rim of the plateau features steep cliffs overlooking the narrow coastal plain of Ijuw.

Anibare Escarpment

This steep escarpment marks the transition from the central plateau to Anibare Bay on the eastern coast.

Phosphate Pinnacles

These bizarre limestone columns were left behind after the phosphate layers were mined in Nauru's interior.

Anibare Pinnacles

The Anibare Pinnacles are distinctive limestone formations rising from the coastal sand.

Fisheries Authority (NFMRA)

NFMRA manages the rich fishing grounds in Nauru's exclusive economic zone.

Phosphate Discovery Site

The location where vast phosphate deposits were identified around 1900, changing the course of Nauru's history forever.

Menen Hotel

The Menen Hotel is the island's largest hotel and a key landmark in the east.

Nature

Anabar Lagoon

Anabar Lagoon is a small brackish water pool on the northeast coast.

Ijuw Mangroves

Small stands of mangroves grow along the Ijuw coast.

Anetan Bird Nesting Site

The coastal rocks of Anetan are a favorite nesting and resting spot for frigatebirds.

Ewa Reef

Ewa Reef on the north coast of Nauru is a biologically rich fringing reef.

Anibare Bay Reef

The coral reef in Anibare Bay hosts a wide variety of marine life.

More places

Japanese Prison Ruins

These ruins date back to the Japanese occupation during World War II.

Ijuw Coastline

The coastal stretch of Ijuw in the northeast is characterized by pristine reefs and rock formations.

North Cape Nauru

The North Cape of Nauru is the northernmost point of the island, surrounded by coral reefs.

Northern Uplands

The northern uplands comprise the elevated areas of the plateau within the Ewa and Anetan districts.

Anibare Forest

The Anibare Forest is a rare remnant of the original tropical rainforest on the limestone terraces.

Conservation Nursery

The nursery serves the reforestation of areas damaged by mining.

Central Plateau Ferns

New fern communities are developing on the central plateau following phosphate mining.

Anibare Landing Site

A historically significant coastal section in Anibare Bay, serving as one of the few safe landing points on the island.