Ewa

Ewa is a northern district of Nauru that encompasses the island's northernmost tip. Despite Nauru's status as one of the world's smallest nations, Ewa is a bustling center of activity, primarily due to the presence of Capelle & Partner, the island's largest department store and a cornerstone of the national economy. The district is also a major hub for education and spirituality, housing the prestigious Kayser College, which has educated generations of Nauruans, along with several significant religious sites. Geographically, Ewa features a coastline characterized by rugged coral pinnacles and turquoise waters, while its inland areas reveal the stark limestone formations left behind by decades of intensive phosphate mining. This contrast creates a landscape that is both beautiful and a powerful reminder of the island's industrial history. Life in Ewa is deeply community-oriented, with the district serving as a gathering place for locals to shop, socialize, and attend church. For visitors, Ewa provides a unique look at Nauruan resilience and daily life, where modern commercial needs are met against a backdrop of Pacific island traditions and the challenging environmental legacy of the 20th century.

Nearby cities

Baitsi

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

Nibok

Nibok is a district on the western coast of Nauru.

Denigomodu Settlement

Denigomodu is the economic residential hub for phosphate industry workers.

Buada

Buada is the only landlocked district of Nauru.

Denigomodu

Denigomodu is the most populous district of Nauru.

Buada Historic Settlement

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

Aiwo

Aiwo is considered the main commercial hub of Nauru.

Boe

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

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast of 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.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

Arenibek

Arenibek is a small coastal settlement in the Anabar district.

Anabar

Anabar is located in the northeast of Nauru and is characterized by its rugged rocky coastline.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district 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.

Phosphate Pinnacles

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

Phosphate Discovery Site

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

Eigigu Supermarket

The Eigigu Supermarket is the island's largest commercial center for consumer goods.

Nauru General Hospital

The Nauru General Hospital in Denigomodu is the primary medical facility on the island.

Command Ridge

Command Ridge is the highest point in Nauru at 65 meters elevation.

Nature

Ewa Reef

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

Anetan Bird Nesting Site

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

Anabar Lagoon

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

Nibok Shrubland

The coastal strips of Nibok are covered by Scaevola bushes and native shrubs.

Ijuw Mangroves

Small stands of mangroves grow along the Ijuw coast.

Buada Lagoon

Buada Lagoon is a landlocked, brackish lake located in the center of the island.

More places

North Cape Nauru

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

Japanese Prison Ruins

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

Northern Uplands

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

Conservation Nursery

The nursery serves the reforestation of areas damaged by mining.

Nibok Palms

The Nibok Palm groves stretch along the northwestern coastal plain.

Central Plateau Ferns

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

Ijuw Coastline

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

Anibare Forest

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