Bai ra Irrai

Bai ra Irrai is a historical site in Airai, Palau. Bai ra Irrai is situated nearby to Airai Bai, as well as near the aerodrome Roman Tmetuchl International Airport.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Airai Bai and Roman Tmetuchl International Airport.

Airai Bai

The Airai Bai in Palauan is a traditional meetinghouse in the Airai municipality on Babeldaob, the largest island in the island nation of Palau. It is located in the center of the village on a stone platform that had previously held earlier bais, and is located at the junction of two traditional stone pathways.

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport

Aerodrome

Photo: Wikimedia, GFDL.

Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, also known as Palau International Airport, is the main airport of Palau. It is located in Yelch, Airai State on Babeldaob island, near the former capital Koror.

Ngkesill

Islet

Ngkesill is an island geographically located at of Palau.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ngetkib and Ngermid.

Ngetkib

Village

Ngetkib is a village in Palau, and the capital of the state of Airai. It has a population of 62. Ngetkib is situated 5 km west of Bai ra Irrai.

Ngermid

Village

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. Ngermid is situated 7 km west of Bai ra Irrai.

Koror

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.

Koror is the largest city in Palau. Koror was also the capital until 2006, but the hamlet of Melekeok, some 20 km away, now has that honor.

Bai ra Irrai

Type: Historical site
Also known as: “Birir a re Ngarairrai”, “Historic Traditional Meeting House”, “Palau National Register of Historic Places”, and “US National Register of Historic Places”
Categories: tourist attraction and tourism
Location: Airai, Palau, Micronesia, Oceania
View on OpenStreetMap

Latitude

7.3611° or 7° 21′ 40″ north

Longitude

134.56033° or 134° 33′ 37″ east

Elevation

13 metres (43 feet)

Open location code

6QVP9H66+C4

GeoNames ID

7732695

This page is based on GeoNames, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons.

We’d love your help improving our open data sources. Thank you for contributing.

Satellite Map

Discover Bai ra Irrai from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Airai and Yelch - New Village.

Nearby Places

Explore places such as old Orrak Causeway and Blasted Boat Canal.

Palau: Must-Visit Destinations

Delve into Koror, Babeldaob, and Rock Islands.

Curious Historical Sites to Discover

Uncover intriguing historical sites from every corner of the globe.