Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands
Tinian on an area map, southwest of Saipan, showing waters around islands and deeper Pacific section. | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Pacific Ocean |
| Coordinates | 15°00′N 145°38′E / 15.000°N 145.633°E |
| Archipelago | Marianas |
| Area | 101.22 km2 (39.08 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 187 m (614 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Kastiyu |
| Administration | |
United States | |
| Commonwealth | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Largest settlement | San Jose |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 2,044 (2020) |
Tinian (/ˈtɪniən, ˌtiːniˈɑːn/) is one of the three principal islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Together with uninhabited neighboring Aguiguan, it forms Tinian Municipality, one of the four constituent municipalities of the Northern Marianas. Tinian's largest village is San Jose. Tinian is just south of the Northern Marianas' most inhabited island, Saipan, but north of the populated Rota to the south. The island has many World War II historical sites, cattle ranches, and beaches. There was a 5-star casino that operated from 1998 to 2015; the remaining are other hotels/resorts and a golf course. The main Saipan access is a short airplane ride from the international airport or a charter boat.
Tinian is part of the United States and the CNMI. Along with Guam, it is the westernmost U.S. island in the Pacific.