Ngermid

Ngermid
Village
Ngermid is located in Palau
Ngermid
Ngermid
Map showing location of Ngermid
Coordinates: 7°20′20.68″N 134°30′6.65″E / 7.3390778°N 134.5018472°E / 7.3390778; 134.5018472
CountryPalau
StateKoror
Area
 • Total
0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi)
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Population
 • Total
1,196
 • Density4,100/km2 (11,000/sq mi)

Ngermid is a village in Koror, Palau, bordering Nikko Bay. The nearby Itungelbai river runs from its source in Ngermid through a short, narrow gorge to the sea.

Tourism

Ngermid is popular for its numerous scattered islands, seas and islets (small islands).[promotion?] There are a few hotels and resorts in the village.

Economy

The economy is primarily driven by subsistence agriculture, fishing and, more recently, tourism.

History

It was formerly part of Koror, then became independent later.

References

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  4. ↑ Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs. (2014). 2014 Investment Climate Statement - Palau. In Investment Climate Statements 2014. U.S. Department of State. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from https://2009-2017.state.gov/documents/organization/228600.pdf
  5. ↑ Shuster, D.R., Foster, S. (2026, September 17). Palau. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Palau