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Anetan | |
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Coordinates: 0°30′19″S166°56′33″E / 0.50528°S 166.94250°E | |
Country | Nauru |
Constituency | Anetan |
Area | |
• Total | 1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 795 [1] |
Time zone | (UTC+12) |
Area code | +674 |
Anetan is a district in the Pacific island nation of Nauru. It lies in Anetan Constituency.
It is located in the north of the island and covers an area of 1.0 km2 (0.39 sq mi). It is one of the smallest districts.[ citation needed ] The population is about 880. [1]
This district contains State House – the official residence of the President, and the weather station of the island.
Anetan Infant School is in Anetan. [2] The primary and secondary schools serving all of Nauru are Yaren Primary School in Yaren District (years 1–3), Nauru Primary School in Meneng District (years 4–6), Nauru College in Denigomodu District (years 7–9), and Nauru Secondary School (years 10–12) in Yaren District. [3]
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