Aiwo

Aiwo (rarely Aiue, in earlier times Yangor) is a district and constituency in the country Nauru, located in the west of the island. It covers an area of 1.1 km² and a population of 1300. Sometimes, it is called the unofficial capital city of Nauru. Even though Nauru does not have an official capital city, it is more common for Yaren to be cited as such.

In Aiwo is the main industry located. In this district is:

the Aiue Boulevard
the New Boat Port
the Chinatown of the island
a youth hostel (the only hotel is in Meneng)
the power house
the Nauru Local Government Council chambers and offices
the NPC processing facilities and cantilever

It returns 2 members to the Nauruan Parliament in Yaren.

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