Harpan

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Harpan
  • Haraù (Pohnpenesian)
  • ハーパン (Hoterallian)
City and District
From clockwise on top: Downtown skyline, Ancient Haraù, National Pohnpenesian Expressway, Tarablas Suburb, Old Harpan/Harpan District, Cathedral of St. Waikipi, Wara Bahar Mosque, Bay Valley ridge
From clockwise on top: Downtown skyline, Ancient Haraù, National Pohnpenesian Expressway, Tarablas Suburb, Old Harpan/Harpan District, Cathedral of St. Waikipi, Wara Bahar Mosque, Bay Valley ridge
Flag of Harpan
Official seal of Harpan
Nickname(s): 
the "City of Auroras", "North Cape", "Cold Pearl", "Bethany Beyond the Ocean", and "Tianatown"
Motto: 
"Mer de Progrès"
Country Pohnpenesia Pohnpenesia
CountyHarpan
Capital DistrictHarpan
Founded byKamahi'ai Nalani
Government
 • TypeCounty-district city
 • MayorTiroa Bala'ika
Area
 • Greater Harpan393.5 km2 (151.9 sq mi)
 • Land281.5 km2 (108.7 sq mi)
 • Water112 km2 (43 sq mi)
Elevation
366.67 m (1,202.99 ft)
Population
 (2020)
 • Greater Harpan446,029
 • Estimate 
(2023)
530,000
 • Density1,100/km2 (2,900/sq mi)
DemonymHarpanese
Time zoneUTC+8
 • Summer (DST)UTC+9
Websitewww.harpan.pn
The general settlement of the city is referred to de facto as Harpan. Harpan District and Harpan City are 2 independent bodies de jure, but both are consolidated under Harpan County-District.