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Mengellang, Palau

Ngarchelong · Palau

Mengellang is a small town in Ngarchelong, Palau with a population of 488. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

488 Population 0/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
129.3 in Annual Rain
Pacific / Palau Timezone

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About Mengellang

Mengellang is a village in Palau and the capital of the state of Ngarchelong. The village is below the Baderulchau state mountains and is 900m west from Imetang.

People

Population488
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain129.3 in/yr
Sunny Days110/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population488
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates7.6957°, 134.6305°
TimezonePacific/Palau
Country🇵🇼 Palau
State / ProvinceNgarchelong
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation129.3 inches (3,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mengellang

Mengellang is a small town in Palau (Ngarchelong) with a population of 488. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.3 inches. The timezone is Pacific/Palau.

Mengellang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Palau avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area2,679.6 sq mi (6,940.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates7.6957°N, 134.6305°W
TimezonePacific/Palau

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.3"
240% above Palau avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 6, 2023.

Apr 18, 1995 14 km SE of Ngetkib, Palau M5.3 46 km
Oct 23, 2011 8 km E of Mengellang, Palau M5.3 8 km
Mar 4, 1990 120 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau M5.1 128 km
Jan 25, 2016 8 km S of Kayangel, Palau M5.0 36 km
Sep 9, 1995 28 km ENE of Mengellang, Palau M4.9 28 km
Apr 3, 2013 30 km SSE of Kloulklubed, Palau M4.5 103 km
Feb 14, 1999 82 km ESE of Kayangel, Palau M4.5 83 km
Jul 6, 2023 99 km E of Kayangel, Palau M4.4 114 km
Sep 19, 2001 38 km E of Kloulklubed, Palau M4.3 76 km
Jun 25, 2020 21 km N of Mengellang, Palau M4.2 22 km
Sep 12, 2022 105 km E of Ulimang, Palau M4.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Surigae Category 3 126 km
2021 Rai Category 1 176 km
2015 Noul Category 2 275 km
2014 Hagupit Category 5 193 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 62 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 133 km
2009 Parma Category 2 258 km
2002 Mitag Category 3 280 km
1990 Mike Category 5 27 km
1990 Percy Category 2 221 km
1988 Skip Category 3 148 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 167 km
1984 Ike Category 2 279 km
1982 Nelson Category 1 200 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 15.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.5 in

Mengellang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 129.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.3") and March the driest (6.4").

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Schools in Mengellang

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Chol Elementary School
Ngerchelong School
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Hotels in Mengellang

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

M&A Riverside Bungalows

Restaurants in Mengellang

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jive cafe and restaurant

Gas Stations in Mengellang

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PW #6140649370

Airports Near Mengellang

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Roman Tmetuchl International AirportRORLarge Airport
Peleliu AirportSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Pacific/Palau

🇵🇼 About Palau

Capital Melekeok
Population 17,907
Area 458 km²
GDP (USD) $276,733,063
GDP per capita $15,611
HDI 0.786
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 82.9%
Urban population 79.2%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages English, Palauan
Calling code +680
TLD .pw
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mengellang

What is the population of Mengellang?

Mengellang has a population of 488 residents and is located in Palau. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,679.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mengellang?

Mengellang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.3 inches.

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