Saipan in Saipan
Destination Guide Northern Mariana Islands

Battle of Saipan

The Battle of Saipan was a battle of the Pacific campaign of World War II, fought on the island of Saipan in the Mariana Islands from 15 June – 9 July 1944. The Allied invasion fleet embarking the expeditionary forces left Pearl Harbor on 5 June 1944, the day before Operation Overlord in Europe was launched. The U.S.

Located at 15.1833, 145.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Pacific Ocean theatre of World War II, World War II operations and battles of the Pacific Theatre, Battles of World War II involving the United States, Battles and operations of World War II involving Japan, History of the Northern Mariana Islands, Mass suicides, United States Marine Corps in World War II, Saipan

National Register of Historic Places listings in the Northern Mariana Islands

This is a list of the buildings, sites, districts, and objects listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Northern Mariana Islands. There currently 37 listed sites spread across the four municipalites of the Northern Mariana Islands. There are no sites listed on any of the islands that make up the Northern Islands Municipality. This National Park Service list is complete through NPS recent listings posted March 29, 2013.

Located at 15.2133, 145.733 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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National Register of Historic Places in the Northern Mariana Islands

Tanapag Harbor

Tanapag Harbor is the primary harbor of Saipan, and is located on the western side of the island. It is separated from the Philippine Sea by a barrier reef, located about 3 km (2 miles) off the shore. This reef forms the Saipan Lagoon. During World War II the harbor was occupied and used by Japan and later the United States. Following the war the harbor facilities have been significantly expanded to provide support for the U.S. Navy.

Located at 15.2267, 145.737 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Geography of the Northern Mariana Islands, United States Navy bases, Transportation in the Northern Mariana Islands

Mount Tapochau

Mount Tapochau is the highest point on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. It is located in the centre of the island, north of San Vicente village and northwest of Magicienne Bay, and rises to a height of 474 m (1554 ft). The mountain offers a 360 degree view of the island. Mount Tapochau was vital in World War II as a result of this.

Located at 15.1889, 145.743 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Landforms of the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan

Area code 670

The area code 670 is the local telephone area code for the U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). It was created on July 1, 1997 and replaced the previous International Telecommunication Union country code 670, which is now used by East Timor.

Located at 15.1833, 145.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Area codes in the United States, Communications in the Northern Mariana Islands

KPXP

KPXP (99.5 FM, "Power 99 FM") is a radio station broadcasting a top 40 music format. Licensed to Garapan-Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, it serves the Northern Mariana Islands area. The station is currently owned by Sorensen Pacific Broadcasting Inc. The station was assigned the KPXP call letters by the Federal Communications Commission on July 12, 1991.

Located at 15.185, 145.742 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Radio stations in the Northern Mariana Islands, Contemporary hit radio stations in the United States, Radio stations established in 1991

Capital Hill, Saipan

Capital Hill (formerly Army Hill under the United States Navy) is a settlement on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. It has been the island group's center of government since 1962. It lies on the cross-island road between Tanapag and San Vicente. Capital Hill was originally built in 1948 by the Central Intelligence Agency as a base involved in covert training of Nationalist Chinese guerrillas.

Located at 15.2, 145.752 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Populated places in the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan, Populated places established in 1948

Tanapag

Tanapag is a settlement on the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. It is located close to Tanapag Beach on the northwest coast, just to the north of Capital Hill, the island group's centre of government. It lies on the Marpi road, which stretches the length of the island's northwest coast. The area around Tanapag Beach was the site of major fighting during the Battle of Saipan in 1944.

Located at 15.239, 145.756 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Populated places in the Northern Mariana Islands, Saipan