2005 Airai Community Profile
Chief: Governor
Governor: Delegate
Total Population: 2723
Population Breakdown [+]
Males: 1719
Females: 1004
Under 5 yrs: 140
5-9 yrs: 177
10-14 yrs: 206
15-19 yrs: 185
20-24 yrs: 153
25-34 yrs: 552
35-44 yrs: 688
45-54 yrs: 382
55-64 yrs: 117
65 yrs & up: 123
Airai sits on the southernmost part of Babeldaob, the Republic of Palau's airport is located here. The oldest bai meeting house stands in Airai, constructed and decorated in the traditional style with pictograph carvings. It was originally built in the German times around 1890, and has been renovated and well-preserved.
Airai(Belias) The six rabbit-fish represent the six Chiefs and the sea shell(sang) with six fingers stand for the six hamlets of Airai State. (Source: "Oltobed A Malt", Belau National Museum)
Youth Age 12-20 = 336