Aguiguan

Aguiguan (also Aguigan and Aguihan, based on the Spanish rendition of the native name, Aguijan, which is still used), alternatively it is called Goat Island, is a small bean-shaped uninhabited coralline island in the Northern Mariana Islands chain in the Pacific Ocean. It is situated 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) south-west of Tinian, from which it is separated by the Tinian Channel. Aguiguan and neighboring Tinian Island together form Tinian Municipality, one of the four main political divisions that comprise the Northern Marianas. The island is inhabited by wild goats and the last known habitat of a rare Pacific bat, as well as many species of birds. During WW2 a Japanese garrison was on the island, which surrendered at the end of the War without a battle. Access to the island is inhibited by the lack of a natural harbor.

Aguiguan
Satellite view, with Naftan Rock visible to the southwest
Geography
LocationPacific Ocean
Coordinates14°51′13″N 145°33′34″E
ArchipelagoNorthern Mariana Islands
Area7.01 km2 (2.71 sq mi)
Length4.7 km (2.92 mi)
Width1.8 km (1.12 mi)
Highest elevation157 m (515 ft)
Administration
United States
CommonwealthNorthern Mariana Islands
Demographics
Population25 (2022)
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