Anetan is a district in the Pacific island nation of Nauru. It lies in Anetan Constituency.
Anetan | |
|---|---|
 Anetan District within Nauru | |
| Coordinates: 0°30′19″S 166°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 (2011) | |
| • Total | 587 |
| Time zone | (UTC+12) |
| Area code | +674 |
Geography
It is located in the north of the island and covers an area of 1.0 km2 (0 sq mi). It is one of the smallest districts. The population is about 880.
Main sights
This district contains State House – the official residence of the President, and the weather station of the island.
Education
Anetan Infant School is in Anetan.[1] 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.[2]
Notable people
- The former President of Nauru Marcus Stephen, who took office in 2007, is a member of the Parliament of Nauru representing the Anetan and Ewa constituency.
See also
References
External links
Media related to Anetan at Wikimedia Commons