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Airai

Coordinates: 7°22′N 134°33′E / 7.367°N 134.550°E / 7.367; 134.550
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Airai
Other transcription(s)
 • Japaneseアイライ州
Flag of Airai
Location of Airai in Palau
Location of Airai in Palau
Coordinates: 7°22′N 134°33′E / 7.367°N 134.550°E / 7.367; 134.550
Country Palau
CapitalNgetkib
Area
 • Total44 km2 (17 sq mi)
Population
 (2015 Census)
 • Total2,455
 • Density56/km2 (140/sq mi)
 • Official languages
Palauan
English
ISO 3166 codePW-004

Airai, located on the southern coast of Babeldaob island, is the second-most populous state of Palau. It contains the country's chief airport, Roman Tmetuchl International Airport, and is connected by the Koror–Babeldaob Bridge to nearby Koror Island. Its capital, largest village and third largest village of Palau is the village of the same Name Airai.