Boe

Boe is the smallest administrative district in Nauru, covering an area of just 0.5 square kilometers, yet it stands as one of the most densely populated parts of the country. Located on the southwest coast, its most defining characteristic is its location right at the end of the Nauru International Airport runway. The sound of aircraft is a regular part of life for the residents of this tightly-knit community. The district is primarily residential, with houses clustered closely together along the island's main perimeter road. Despite its tiny size, Boe has a strong local identity and serves as an important residential hub for those working in the nearby government and commercial districts. The western coastline provides scenic ocean views, though much of the land is dedicated to housing and local infrastructure. Boe exemplifies the extreme land scarcity on Nauru, showing how the local population has created a lively living space in a very confined area between the airstrip and the Pacific surf.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

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

Yaren

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

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

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

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of Nauru.

Uaboe

Uaboe is a small coastal district in northwestern Nauru.

Anibare

Anibare is best known for the bay of the same name, which offers the island's finest swimming beach.

Ewa

Ewa is the northernmost point of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

History & landmarks

Centenary Complex

A complex of buildings built to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of phosphate, now housing government offices.

Parliament House of Nauru

The Parliament House in Yaren is the political heart of the island nation.

BPC Administration Building

The former headquarters of the British Phosphate Commissioners, who controlled mining for decades.

Yaren Police Station

The police station in Yaren is the headquarters for Nauru's police force.

Moqua Caves

The Moqua Caves are a branching system of underground passages in coral limestone.

Old State House

The historic official residence of the President of Nauru, a symbol of political sovereignty since independence in 1968.

Moqua Well

Moqua Well is a small underground lake in a limestone cave in Yaren.

Nature

Boe Coral Belt

The Boe Coral Belt is a narrow reef system on the west of the island.

More places

Boe Coastal Flora

The flora of Boe includes a variety of beach morning glories and low-lying coastal plants.

Interior Lowland

This lower-lying area in the island's interior is surrounded by the higher edges of the coral plateau.

Naoero Museum

Nauru's national museum, housing artifacts related to island history, phosphate mining, and World War II.

Nauru Airport Terminal

The international airport terminal is Nauru's gateway to the world.

Civil Administration Ruins

The remains of administration buildings from the League of Nations mandate period, destroyed during World War II.

Japanese Hospital Ruins

Remains of a Japanese army medical facility, built in the island's interior during the Pacific War.

Aiwo Historic Church

One of the oldest parishes on the island, whose buildings reflect missionary activity and cultural change.

Buada Basin

The Buada Basin is a natural depression within the central plateau, containing the island's only inland lake.