Guam

Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States of America. Its capital is Hagåtña. About 153,836 people live there (2020). It covers 544 square kilometres.

Capital: Hagåtña
People (2020): 153,836
Area: 544 km²
Currency: United States dollar

Guam at a glance

In its own language: Guåhan
Status: Dependent territory
Continent: Oceania
Capital: Hagåtña
Population: 153,836 (2020)
Area: 544 km² (210 mi²)
People are called: Guamanian, Guamanians
Official languages: English, Chamorro
Currency: United States dollar
GDP (nominal): US$6.1 billion (2021)
Life expectancy: 79.6 years (2016)
Head of government: Lou Leon Guerrero (since 2019)
Country codes: GU, GUM
Calling code: +1671
Internet domain: .gu
Drives on the: right
Time zones: UTC+10:00
Coordinates: 13.5°, 144.8°

Guam and its neighbours

Guam borders Northern Mariana Islands and Federated States of Micronesia. Click a neighbour on the map to open its page.

Guam
Neighbours

Northern Mariana Islands Federated States of Micronesia

Divisions of Guam

Hagåtña
Umatac
Hågat
Asan-Maina
Tamuning
Dededo
Sånta Rita-Sumai
Mongmong-Toto-Maite
Inalåhan
Piti
Talofofo
Yigo
Chalan Pago-Ordot
Sinajana
Merizo
Mangilao
Yona
Barrigada
Agana Heights

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Questions

What is the capital of Guam?

The capital of Guam is Hagåtña.

What is the population of Guam?

Guam has about 153,836 people, as recorded in 2020.

How big is Guam?

Guam covers 544 square kilometres (210 square miles).

What currency does Guam use?

The United States dollar.

What language is spoken in Guam?

The official languages of Guam are English and Chamorro.

Which countries border Guam?

Guam shares a border with Northern Mariana Islands and Federated States of Micronesia.

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Data from Wikidata (CC0), retrieved October 9, 2026. Each figure carries the year it was recorded; a statistic with no recorded date is not shown as current. More on Wikipedia.