Garapan
Decide whether to visit or live in Garapan, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
Check visit & living safetyUpdated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content
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Would you visit or live in Garapan?
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The area is frequented by tourists; standard U.S. territory precautions apply, and the presence of major attractions such as the American Memorial Park and Micro Beach indicates a generally safe environment for travelers.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Tourism‑focused infrastructure
- Proximity to beaches and parks
- Typical tropical weather, including occasional storms
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Garapan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Garapan are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 29–29°C. June is usually the warmest month (average high 30°C), February the coldest (average low 25°C), and August the wettest (about 336 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.6 | 25.6 | 57 | 10.5 |
| February | 28.5 | 25.3 | 47 | 10.7 |
| March | 28.9 | 25.5 | 56 | 11.1 |
| April | 29.5 | 25.9 | 71 | 11.7 |
| May | 30.1 | 26.5 | 84 | 12.0 |
| June | 30.3 | 26.7 | 129 | 12.0 |
| July | 29.9 | 26.4 | 228 | 10.5 |
| August | 29.6 | 26.2 | 336 | 9.4 |
| September | 29.6 | 26.2 | 290 | 9.2 |
| October | 29.5 | 26.2 | 302 | 9.5 |
| November | 29.8 | 26.6 | 126 | 10.4 |
| December | 29.3 | 26.4 | 59 | 10.5 |
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People and places shaping Garapan
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Research updated Tuesday, September 8, 2026Past and future events in Garapan
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Previously
- Documented history · 1749
The forced transfer of the Chamorros to Guam was completed by 1749 and Saipan was recorded as uninhabited.
- Documented history · 1815
The village name of Garapan derived from the Refaluwasch (Carolinian) name of Arabwal (Gharabwan), so named for the vine with heart-shaped leaves found along the beach there by a group from Satawal who arrived here to settle around the year 1815.
- Documented history · 1865
Between the years 1865 and 1869, the Hispanicized descendants of the Chamorros that were forcibly relocated to Guam started a settlement in this area, although apart from the Refaluwasch (Carolinian) community.
- Documented history · 1898
During the German colonial period (1898-1914) a road was built connecting Garapan with Tanapag.
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01 · OverviewGarapan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Garapan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Garapan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Garapan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Garapan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Garapan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Garapan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Garapan
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Frequently Asked Questions about Garapan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Garapan located and what are its coordinates?
Garapan is situated in Northern Mariana Islands at geographic coordinates 15.2111, 145.7204 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Garapan?
Garapan has a recorded population of approximately 3,096 and observes the Pacific/Saipan time zone (USD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Garapan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Garapan include fil, tl, zh, ch-MP, en-MP, and the circulating currency is USD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Garapan?
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