Bkurrengel | |
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  Bkurrengel Map showing location of Bkurrengel | |
| Coordinates: 7°26′46.5″N134°28′34.5″E / 7.446250°N 134.476250°E | |
| Country | Palau |
| State | Aimeliik |
Bkurrengel also known as Bkulrengel [1] is a village in Aimeliik, Palau. [2] It is located on the west coast of Babeldaob. [3] The Palauan god Iechadrengel who created the sun and moon is said to have lived in Bkurrengel. [4] [5]
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