🇬🇺 Guam

About Guam

Guam is an island that is an organized, unincorporated territory of the United States in the Micronesia subregion of the western Pacific Ocean. Guam's capital is Hagåtña, and the most populous village is Dededo. It is the westernmost point and territory of the United States, as measured from the geographic center of the U.S. with point Udall. In Oceania, Guam is the largest and southernmost of the Mariana Islands and the largest island in Micronesia. In 2022, its population was 168,801. Chamorros are its largest ethnic group, but a minority on the multiethnic island. The territory spans 210 square miles and has a population density of 775 per square mile (299/km2).

At a Glance

Currency & Economy

Currency

United States dollar (USD)

Development

Life Expectancy

77.2 years

Geography & Practical Details

Region

Oceania

Capital

Hagåtña

Area

549 km²

Population

153,836

Timezone

UTC+10:00

Languages

Chamorro, English, Spanish

Calling Code

+1671

Drives On

Right

ISO Code

GU