Ngarchelong

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Ngarchelong is the name of state of the country of Palau. Ngarchelong is at the northernmost tip of the island of Babeldaob. Only the state of Kayangel is farther north. Ngarchelong is an important historical site and has undergone archeological excavation.

Ngarchelong is the site of ancient stone monoliths which are mysterious in origin. Traditional Palaun religion regarded these stone monoliths as sacred prayer ground. There are other stone monoliths located in and around the islands but one will not see as many as there are in Ngarchelong.

The state has a population of slightly under 500 people, making it the fifth most populated of Palau's sixteen states, although it is ranked thirteenth in land (with only about 10 square kilometers). The village of Mengellang serves as the state capital, and lies toward the south of the state. Mengellang and Ollei are the state's main population centers.

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Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Palau to the UK &NI

v t e States of Palau

Aimeliik Airai Angaur Hatohobei Kayangel Koror Melekeok Ngaraard Ngarchelong Ngardmau Ngaremlengui Ngatpang Ngchesar Ngiwal Peleliu Sonsorol

Coordinates: 7°42′N 134°37′E / 7.700°N 134.617°E / 7.700; 134.617

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