Northern Mariana Islands - General

Key Facts

Geography

Area

457 sq km (176 sq miles).

Population

55,389 (UN estimate 2016).

Population density

114.5 per sq km.

Capital

Saipan.

Government

Self-governing US Commonwealth Territory (incorporated).

Head of state

President Donald Trump since 2025.

Head of government

Governor David M. Apatang since 2025.

Electricity

120 volts AC, 60Hz. American-style plugs with two flat pins (with or without grounding pin) are standard.

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