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Rota is the southernmost of the CNMI
Rota Island in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.
Rota (Chamoru: Luta) also known as the "peaceful island", is the southernmost island of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) and the second southernmost of the Marianas Archipelago. It lies slightly northeast of the United States territory of Guam. Songsong village is the largest and most populated followed by Sinapalo village (Sinapalu). Rota was discovered by Spanish navigator Juan Sebastian Elcano in 1524, who claimed it together with the Mariana Archipelago for the Crown of Spain. Rota has diverse flora and fauna. The current mayor is Joseph S. Inos, a former senator of the CNMI.
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- Area: 85.38 square kilometers (32.967 square miles)
- Dimensions (approximately):
- 16.9-kilometers (10.5-miles) long
- 4.8-kilometers (3-miles) wide
- Coastline: 61.6 kilometers (38.3 miles)
- Highest point: Mt. Manira - 495 meters (1,625 ft)
- Population: 3,283 (2000 - U.S. Census Bureau)[1]
- Distances:
- Guam - 76 kilometers (47 miles; south)
- Tinian - 101 kilometers (63 miles; north)
- Saipan - 117 kilometers (73 miles; north)
[edit] Transportation
Rota International Airport
[edit] Education
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Public School System operates public schools.
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Coordinates: 14°09′13″N, 145°12′11″E
