Angaur district, Palau

Places to visit near Angaur State

Angaur State is a town in Angaur district, Palau, home to about 188 people. Within 50 km by road there are 91 places to visit — 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Peleliu Shrine (21 km), Ngercheu (33 km) and Mecherchar (48 km).

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Angaur State at a glance

Location
Angaur district, Palau
Population
about 188
Coordinates
6.9060° N, 134.1300° E
Places within 50 km
91 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Angaur State

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Angaur State: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Angaur State

73 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Angaur (1 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Angaur · river spot · Angaur · ~1 km
  • Ngercheu · river spot · Peleliu · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Telkakl · river spot · Peleliu · ~17 km
  • Ngetengchau · river spot · Peleliu · ~21 km
  • Peleliu · river spot · Peleliu · ~22 km
  • Ngurungor · river spot · Peleliu · ~24 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Angaur State

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Lighthouse Hill (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Angaur State

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Conveyor Belt Phosphate Loading Station (1 km); the best-known is Peliliu Peace Memorial (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Angaur State

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Elechol Ra Nguruhei (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Caves near Angaur State

9 caves within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Doresi Pond (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Angaur State

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Angaur State. The closest is Ngetkebui (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Angaur State

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Angaur State
  2. 1 km Lighthouse Hill · hill, Angaur
  3. 1 km Elechol Ra Nguruhei · beach, Angaur
  4. 20 km Peleliu Shrine · temple, Peleliu
  5. 19 km Angaur · river spot, Angaur
  6. 1 km Doresi Pond · cave, Angaur
  7. 1 km Back to Angaur State

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How to reach Angaur State

    All places near Angaur State by distance

    Within 15 km of Angaur State

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Angaur State by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2973Angaur (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1454Lighthouse Hill (1 km)
    Forts & heritage2043Conveyor Belt Phosphate Loading Station (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1538Elechol Ra Nguruhei (1 km)
    Caves59Doresi Pond (1 km)
    Other attractions16Blue Corner (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Ngetkebui (1 km)
    Museums14Peliliu World War II Memorial Museum (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs34Lake Salome (1 km)
    Temples12Peleliu Shrine (21 km)
    Churches12Our Lady of the Rosary Church (1 km)
    Waterfalls02Tidal Waterfall (74 km)
    Parks01Asahi Baseball Field (77 km)

    Angaur State: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Angaur State?

    Peleliu Shrine (temple, about 21 km), Lighthouse Hill (hill, about 1 km), Doresi Pond (cave, about 1 km), Angaur (river spot, about 1 km), Elechol Ra Nguruhei (beach, about 1 km), Ramuldo Hill (hill, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Angaur State?

    91 places on Spotwander: 29 rivers, islands & mangroves, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 15 beaches & coast, 5 caves.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Angaur State?

    Angaur, about 1 km by road; Telkakl (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Angaur State?

    Lighthouse Hill, about 1 km by road; Romauldo Hill (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Angaur State?

    Conveyor Belt Phosphate Loading Station, about 1 km by road; Phosphate Processing Facility (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Angaur State?

    Start in Angaur State, visit Lighthouse Hill, then Elechol Ra Nguruhei, then Peleliu Shrine, then Angaur, then Doresi Pond, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Angaur State?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Angaur State

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Angaur State’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.