What is "saipan"

Saipan is the largest island of the Northern Mariana Islands, a commonwealth of the United States in the western Pacific Ocean. According to the 2010 United States Census, Saipan's population was 48,220.

The Commonwealth's center of government is located in the village of Capitol Hill on the island. As the entire island is organized as a single municipality, most publications term Saipan as the Commonwealth's capital.

The current Mayor of Saipan is David M. Apatang, who was sworn into office on June 12, 2015.

Saipan is a Pacific island in the Mariana group.

Saipan may also refer to:

• Battle of Saipan, a World War II battle
• Saipan class aircraft carrier, built by the United States Navy during World War II
  • USS Saipan (CVL-48), the lead ship of the class
• USS Saipan (LHA-2), a Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship
• Saipan International Airport, an airport in Saipan
• Saipan Jungle Fowl, a breed of chicken
• " The Saipan Incident", a public falling-out between Irish football player Roy Keane and manager Mick McCarthy prior to the 2002 FIFA World Cup