Johnston Atoll
unincorporated territory of the US
Johnston Atoll as the 1996 edition of the CIA World Factbook published it: 36 fields, one of 24 editions from 1990 to 2020.
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Geography
Oceania, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, about | one-third of the way from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands
15 fieldsLand useshare of 2.8 sq km
Location
Oceania, atoll in the North Pacific Ocean, about one-third of the way from Hawaii to the Marshall Islands
Climate
tropical, but generally dry; consistent northeast trade winds with little seasonal temperature variation
Environment
- current issues:
- no natural fresh water resources
- natural hazards:
- NA
- international agreements:
- NA
Geographic note
- strategic location in the North Pacific Ocean;
- Johnston Island and Sand Island are natural islands, which have been expanded by coral dredging;
- North Island (Akau) and East Island (Hikina) are manmade islands formed from coral dredging;
- closed to the public;
- former nuclear weapons test site;
- site of Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System (JACADS);
- some low-growing vegetation
People
1 fieldPopulation
no indigenous inhabitants; note - there are 1,200 US military and civilian contractor personnel (July 1996 est.)
Government
Unincorporated territory of the US
7 fieldsType of government
unincorporated territory of the US administered by the US Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) and managed cooperatively by DNA and the Fish and Wildlife Service of the US Department of the Interior as part of the National Wildlife Refuge system
Economy
Economic activity is limited to providing | services to US military personnel and contractors located on the | island.
2 fieldsEconomic overview
Economic activity is limited to providing services to US military personnel and contractors located on the island. All food and manufactured goods must be imported.
Transportation
4 fieldsCommunications
7 fieldsTelephone system
52 telephone lines; excellent system
- domestic:
- 60-channel submarine cable, 22 DSN circuits by satellite, Autodin with standard remote terminal, digital telephone switch, Military Affiliated Radio System (MARS station), UHF/VHF air-ground radio, a link to the Pacific Consolidated Telecommunications Network (PCTN) satellite, and amateur radio
- international:
- NA
Cite this entry
Central Intelligence Agency. “Johnston Atoll.” The World Factbook 1996. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/johnston-atoll/1996.