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City guide · Updated June 2026
OceaniaGuam13.5° · 144.7°
Hagatna,Guam.
Guam's capital blends Pacific charm with American island culture.
Hagatna · GU
HagatnaGuam
★
Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)NEAREST AIRPORT
Population
46,350
Total residents
Global rank
#1,185
Wanderlust index
Best time
Dry season (November to May)…
Peak window
Time zone
Pacific/Guam
Local time
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Money in use
Language
English, Chamorro
Spoken locally
01 · Overview
About Hagatna
Guam's capital blends Pacific charm with American island culture.
Hagatna is Guam's capital city, offering a mix of Chamorro heritage, Spanish colonial history, and contemporary island life. The compact downtown features waterfront views, local markets, and cultural landmarks. While modest in size, it serves as the administrative and cultural heart of Guam with accessible beaches and diving nearby.
02 · Wanderlust scorecard
How Hagatna scores
Ratings run 0 to 5 unless marked. They come from our AI-assisted research and are refreshed on a rolling basis.
2.3
/ 5
Cost of living
Affordability, 0–5. Higher means cheaper.
5
/ 5
Leisure
Leisure rating, 0–5.
4
Mbps
Connectivity
Median internet speed.
2.2
/ 5
Safety
Safety rating, 0–5. Higher is safer.
2.7
/ 5
Overall livability
Overall rating, 0–5.
5
/ 5
Air quality
Air-quality rating, 0–5. Higher is cleaner.
5.4
index
Index score
Wanderlust ranking, 0–10: overall, safety, internet, cost, leisure and air quality, weighted.
03 · Weather & when to go
Best time to visit Hagatna
Current weather and the forecast, and the months our research rates best for a visit.
Month by month
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Sweet spot: Dry season (November to May) offers the most favorable weather..
More cities for these months: Where to go in January · Where to go in February · Where to go in March · Where to go in April · Where to go in November · Where to go in December
04 · Things to do
Things to do in Hagatna
Top sights from our AI-assisted research, and other places we have photos of.
Top sight
Top sight
Chamorro Heritage: Latte Stones
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Hagatna Bay
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Governor's Palace
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Pacific War Museum
05 · Monthly cost of living
Cost of living in Hagatna
Estimated monthly totals in USD from our AI-assisted research, one per profile. Treat them as a starting point for a budget, not a quote.
$2,665
estimated monthly spend · USDProfileExpat
Price references — vs. profile benchmarks
Nomadmonthly spend · USD
$4,059
+52%
Expatmonthly spend · USD
$2,665
baseline
Familymonthly spend · USD
$6,548.3
+146%
Localmonthly spend · USD
$1,757.9
-34%
Median fiber speeddownload · Mbps
4
Mbps
06 · Neighborhoods
Where to stay in Hagatna
Neighborhoods our AI-assisted research lists as popular with visitors.
Downtown Hagatna
Agana Heights
Tumon Bay area
07 · Insider tips
Sights and neighbourhoods, with a tip each.
Practical tips on places from this Hagatna guide, written with AI. One is free; Pro members see the rest. Double-check details before you go.
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Practical tips on the sights and neighbourhoods in this Hagatnaguide — when to go, what most visitors miss. Written with AI about the guide's own places; double-check details before you go. Pro members see every tip.
08 · Practical notes
Practical information for Hagatna
The essentials from this guide's data, in one place.
01
Getting there
- Nearest airport — Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport (GUM)
02
Money
- Currency — US Dollar (USD)
- Affordability — 2.3/5 on the Wanderlust index (higher is cheaper)
03
Internet
- Median speed — 4 Mbps
- Internet score — 0.8/5
04
Safety
- Safety score — 2.2/5 from our AI-assisted research
05
Language
- Primary language — English, Chamorro
06
Timing
- Best window — Dry season (November to May) offers the most favorable weather.
- Time zone — Pacific/Guam
Questions
Frequently asked, plainly answered.
The quick answers travelers want before they commit to flights, neighborhoods, and how long to stay.
Is Hagatna safe for travelers?+
Hagatna has a safety rating of 2.2 out of 5.
What is the best time to visit Hagatna?+
The best time to visit Hagatna is Dry season (November to May) offers the most favorable weather..
How expensive is Hagatna?+
Hagatna has an affordability score of 2.3 out of 5, where 5 is most affordable.
What is the internet speed in Hagatna?+
Hagatna has an average internet speed of 4 Mbps.
What currency does Hagatna use?+
The currency used in Hagatna is US Dollar (USD).
What language is spoken in Hagatna?+
The primary language spoken in Hagatna is English, Chamorro.
Work-ready layer
Coworking spots and laptop-friendly anchors.
Real coworking spaces, laptop-friendly cafés, and libraries mapped near the center of the city — the closest, best-rated desks first.
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Real tradeoffs
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