Koror Business District

The Koror Business District is the pulsating economic engine of the Republic of Palau, centered primarily along the bustling Main Street. This area serves as the nation's financial hub, containing major banking institutions such as the Bank of Hawaii and the National Development Bank of Palau. It is the primary location for retail commerce, anchored by the WCTC Shopping Center, the largest department store in the country. The district also hosts a high concentration of professional services tailored to the tourism industry, including major dive operators and hospitality management firms. While the political capital moved to Ngerulmud on Babeldaob Island in 2006, Koror remains the de facto commercial center where most private sector investment is focused. The area features the highest real estate values in the country and continues to develop with modern office spaces and infrastructure, reflecting Palau's ongoing integration into the global economy and its status as a premier Pacific business hub.

Nearby cities

Koror

Koror is the most populous city in Palau and served as the national capital until 2006.

Airai

Airai is the second most populous settlement in Palau.

Meyuns

Meyuns is a significant village located on Ngerekebesang Island.

Kloulklubed

Kloulklubed is the main village on Peleliu Island.

Ulimang

Ulimang is the administrative center of Ngaraard State on Babeldaob.

Mengellang

Mengellang is the main village of Ngarchelong State at the northern tip of Babeldaob.

Ngerulmud Administrative Center

As the seat of government, Ngerulmud is the center for public spending and national administration.

Ngerulmud

Ngerulmud has been the capital of Palau since 2006.

Ngchesar

Ngchesar is a quiet settlement on the east coast of Babeldaob.

Melekeok

Melekeok is a village on the east coast of Babeldaob.

Aimeliik

Aimeliik is a settlement in southwestern Babeldaob.

Ngiwal

Ngiwal is a village in eastern Babeldaob.

Ngardmau

Ngardmau is a settlement on the west coast of Babeldaob.

Angaur

Angaur is the main settlement on the island of the same name in southern Palau.

Kayangel

Kayangel is the northernmost inhabited settlement in Palau, located on a coral atoll.

History & landmarks

Palau National Stadium

The Palau National Stadium in Koror is the main venue for sporting events and national celebrations in the country.

Bai ra Airai

This traditional meeting house, over 130 years old, is the oldest of its kind in Palau and a major cultural monument.

Nature

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Ngermid Bay

A sheltered bay featuring high coral diversity, notably resilient to higher water temperatures.

Ngerekebesang Hill

Ngerekebesang Hill is the highest elevation on Ngerekebesang Island.

Malakal Peak

This hill on Malakal Island overlooks the most important harbor in Palau.

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Ngaremeduu Bay

Ngaremeduu Bay is the largest estuary and mangrove ecosystem in Palau.

Ngaremeduu Conservation Area

This area encompasses the largest estuarine ecosystem in Palau, featuring mangrove forests and seagrass beds.

More places

Roman Catholic Church of Koror

The Catholic church in the center of Koror is an important religious gathering place for the local population.

Belau National Museum

The Belau National Museum is the oldest museum in Micronesia.

Etpison Museum

The Etpison Museum documents Palauan cultural heritage through artifacts and historic photos.

Palau International Coral Reef Center

This center is dedicated to the research and protection of Palau's underwater world.

Chelechol ra Orrak

This limestone cave on an island near Koror served as one of the earliest burial sites in the archipelago about 3,000 years ago.

Malakal Port

Malakal Port is the primary international maritime gateway for Palau.

Koror-Babeldaob Bridge

The KB Bridge is the nation's most vital transport artery.

Japan-Palau Friendship Bridge

This bridge connects the islands of Koror and Babeldaob and is a vital transport artery.