thumb|right|250px|Map of Yaren
thumb|right|250px|[[Nauru International Airport]]
Yaren (formerly known as Makwa and Moqua) is a district of the Pacific island country of Nauru. It is the de facto capital of Nauru and is coextensive with Yaren Constituency. Yaren is located on the southern coast of the island and is the location of Nauru's government offices.
Geography
Yaren is located in the south of the island. Its area is , and its elevation was . To the north of Yaren is Buada, to the east is Meneng, and to the west is Boe.
Climate
Yaren has a marine tropical rainforest climate (Köppen Af) with hot, humid conditions across the year.
thumb|Aerial view of Nauru
Administration
Yaren (and sometimes Aiwo) is usually listed as the capital of Nauru. However, this is incorrect; the republic does not have cities nor an official capital. Yaren is accepted by the United Nations as the "main district".
English and Nauruan, the official languages of Nauru, are spoken in the district.
Government and administrative buildings
The following government offices are located in this district:
- the Parliament House
- the earth station
- administration offices
- the police HQ
- the fire station
- the Australian High Commission and Taiwanese Embassy
- the Nauru International Airport, air terminal, and head office of Nauru Airlines
Constituency
Yaren also constitutes a political constituency. It elects two members to the Parliament of Nauru in the national elections every 3 years.
The Nauru Learning Village in Yaren houses the University of the South Pacific Nauru Campus, the Nauru Technical & Vocational Education Training Centre, and Nauru Secondary.
Notable people
- Isabella Dageago (born 1972), politician
- Kieren Keke (born 1971), politician and medical doctor
- Charmaine Scotty<!--(b. 19??)-->, politician
- Dominic Tabuna (born 1980), politician
See also
- List of settlements in Nauru
- Moqua Well
- Nauru Museum