Yaren Police Station

The Yaren Police Station serves as the operational headquarters for the Nauru Police Force (NPF) and is a vital component of the microstate's administrative infrastructure. Located in the Yaren District, the island's de facto government center, the station is situated in close proximity to Nauru International Airport and the national Parliament building. Tasked with maintaining public order across the island's 21 square kilometers, the force coordinates duties ranging from traffic management to search and rescue operations. As Nauru maintains no standing military, the police force, overseen by a Commissioner, also assumes responsibilities related to national security. The building's functional architecture is typical of Pacific island administrative facilities, making it a prominent landmark within the government hub. The station plays a key role in the daily lives of the local population, balancing modern law enforcement requirements with the community-based policing approach necessary for such a small society.

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.

Boe

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

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.

Meneng

Meneng is an extensive district in the southeast 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.

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.

Ijuw

Ijuw is the easternmost district of Nauru.

Anetan

Anetan is a district on the northern coast of Nauru.

History & landmarks

Parliament House of Nauru

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

Old State House

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

Moqua Caves

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

Centenary Complex

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

Moqua Well

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

BPC Administration Building

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

Nature

Boe Coral Belt

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

More places

Civil Administration Ruins

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

Nauru Airport Terminal

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

Naoero Museum

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

Nauru Solar Plant

This solar facility is a central component of Nauru's renewable energy strategy.

POW Memorial

A memorial dedicated to the memory of Nauruan civilians and foreign prisoners who suffered during the Japanese occupation.

Yaren Greenbelt

The Yaren Greenbelt consists of maintained green spaces and avenues lined with tropical trees.

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.