Guam — Country Facts & Profile
Guåhån
Micronesia, Oceania
Situated in Micronesia, Guam (Guåhån) covers 549 km² and holds a population of 153,836. Its capital, Hagåtña, anchors a territory on the Oceania continent. The national currency is the United States dollar ($ USD). The official languages are Chamorro, English and Spanish.
Key Data
Location & Geography
Guam is located in Micronesia at coordinates 13.47°N, 144.78°E. It has no land borders. Total land area: 549 km² (212 mi²). Population density: 280 people per km².
Life & Travel
Key indicators for visiting or living in Guam. Average temperature in Hagåtña: 26.9°C (80°F).
Major Cities of Guam
Dededo Village
Pop. 44,943
Yigo Village
Pop. 20,539
Tamuning-Tumon-Harmon Village
Pop. 19,685
Tamuning
Pop. 19,685
Mangilao Village
Pop. 15,191
Barrigada Village
Pop. 8,875
Santa Rita Village
Pop. 7,500
Mongmong-Toto-Maite Village
Pop. 6,825
Chalan Pago-Ordot Village
Pop. 6,822
Yona Village
Pop. 6,484
Apotgan
Pop. 5,224
Agana Heights Village
Pop. 3,940
Administrative Regions
Dededo
1 cities · 44,943 people
Largest: Dededo Village
Tamuning
3 cities · 44,594 people
Largest: Tamuning
Yigo
1 cities · 20,539 people
Largest: Yigo Village
Mangilao
1 cities · 15,191 people
Largest: Mangilao Village
Barrigada
1 cities · 8,875 people
Largest: Barrigada Village
Santa Rita
1 cities · 7,500 people
Largest: Santa Rita Village
Mongmong-Toto-Maite
1 cities · 6,825 people
Largest: Mongmong-Toto-Maite Village
Chalan Pago-Ordot
1 cities · 6,822 people
Largest: Chalan Pago-Ordot Village
Yona
1 cities · 6,484 people
Largest: Yona Village
Agana Heights
1 cities · 3,940 people
Largest: Agana Heights Village
Agat
1 cities · 3,292 people
Largest: Agat Village
Talofofo
1 cities · 3,215 people
Largest: Talofofo Village
Inarajan
1 cities · 3,052 people
Largest: Inarajan Village
Sinajana
1 cities · 2,853 people
Largest: Sinajana Village
Merizo
1 cities · 2,152 people
Largest: Merizo Village
Asan
1 cities · 2,137 people
Largest: Asan-Maina Village
Piti
1 cities · 1,666 people
Largest: Piti Village
Hagatna
1 cities · 1,051 people
Largest: Hagåtña
Umatac
1 cities · 903 people
Largest: Umatac Village
Frequently Asked Questions about Guam
- What is the capital of Guam?
- The capital of Guam is Hagåtña.
- What is the population of Guam?
- Guam has a population of approximately 153,836 people.
- What continent is Guam in?
- Guam is located in Oceania, in the Micronesia subregion.
- Where is Guam located?
- Guam is located in Micronesia, Oceania, at coordinates 13.5°N, 144.8°E.
- What currency does Guam use?
- Guam uses the United States dollar ($ USD).
- What is the capital and currency of Guam?
- The capital of Guam is Hagåtña and the currency is the United States dollar (USD).
- What languages are spoken in Guam?
- The official languages of Guam are Chamorro, English, Spanish.
- What is the area of Guam?
- Guam covers a total area of 549 km² (212 square miles).
- How large is Guam in square miles?
- Guam has a total area of approximately 212 square miles (549 km²).
- What is the population density of Guam?
- Guam has a population density of approximately 280 people per km².
- Is Guam an independent country?
- Guam is a territory or dependent region, not a fully independent sovereign state.
- Does Guam have any land borders?
- No, Guam has no land borders.
- What is the average temperature in Hagåtña?
- The average annual temperature in Hagåtña, the capital of Guam, is approximately 26.9°C (80°F).
- What is the country calling code for Guam?
- The international calling code for Guam is +1671. To call Guam from abroad, dial your country's exit code followed by +1671 and the local number.
- What time zone is Guam in?
- Guam operates on the UTC+10:00 time zone.